Ham and Pea Salad is the perfect leftover ham recipe to serve to use up your leftover ham as it combines peas, ham, bacon, cheese, onion, and ranch to create a creamy salad the whole family will love.
Ham and Pea Salad
Spring is on the way and I am loving soaking up the sunshine each and every day. This is the time of year that I start making really easy recipes so that I can be outside as long as I can in the sun. That is why I am especially excited to share this easy ham and pea salad recipe with you today!
You will love how quickly this salad comes together, the crisp crunchy texture, and the flavor that is out of this world. It is the perfect salad to create with your leftover Instant Pot Ham the night before you want to enjoy it. Serve it alongside another easy dish like our Air Fryer Dorito Chicken for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
How to make Ham and Pea Salad with Bacon
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve cold.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- If you choose you can omit the bacon if you want a little bit of a healthier version.
- We love to load this salad with lots of ham, you can easily half the amount of ham in this recipe.
- This salad can be halved or doubled depending on how many people you are serving.
- If you are in a hurry, you can eat this once it is mixed together, but it definitely is better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- I love to use shredded cheese, but you can cut your cheeses into chunks if you choose.
Storage
You will want to store your ham and pea salad in the fridge in an airtight container. It will last up to 3 days in the fridge.
Is this a main dish salad?
Technically this is a side dish salad, but you can easily serve it at lunch with a roll for a very filling meal.
Can I use canned peas?
I do not recommend using canned peas. Frozen peas are crisp whereas canned peas tend to be soggy. With this salad, you will want that crisp texture you find with frozen peas.
Ham & Pea Salad
Ham and Pea Salad is the perfect side dish to serve to use up your leftover ham as it combines peas, ham, bacon, cheese, onion, and ranch to create a creamy salad the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
- ½ pound cooked ham, diced
- 6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ⅓ cup ranch salad dressing
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve cold.