Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour (recommended)
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Estimated WW Points (per serving):
- Blue / Green / Purple Plan: 2–4 points (depending on ingredients chosen)
Ingredients (WW-Friendly Version):
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen sweet peas, thawed – 0 points
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped – 0 points (Blue/Purple), 2 points total (Green)
- 4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled – ~4 points
(or use 1 cup diced extra-lean ham – ~3 points) - ½ cup chopped green onions – 0 points
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese – ~4 points
- ¼ tsp black pepper – 0 points
- ½ tsp salt – 0 points
- ¼ tsp garlic powder – 0 points
- ½ tsp celery seed or ½ cup chopped celery – 0 points
- Dash of cayenne pepper – 0 points
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise – ~4 points
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt – 0 points (instead of sour cream)
Instructions:
1. Combine the Salad:
In a large bowl, mix together:
- Thawed peas
- Chopped eggs
- Crumbled bacon (or diced ham)
- Green onions
- Cheddar cheese
2. Add Seasoning:
Stir in:
- Black pepper, salt, garlic powder, celery seed, and cayenne
3. Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- ¼ cup light mayo
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
Whisk until smooth, then pour over the pea mixture.
4. Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
Perfect for BBQs, meal prep, or light lunches!
WW Points Breakdown (Per Serving):
| Ingredient | Total Points | Per Serving (1/6) |
|---|---|---|
| Center-cut bacon (4 slices) | 4 | ~0.7 |
| Light mayo (¼ cup) | 4 | ~0.7 |
| Reduced-fat cheddar (½ cup) | 4 | ~0.7 |
| Eggs (2, Blue/Purple) | 0 | 0 |
| Estimated Total (Blue) | ~4–5 | ~2–3 points |
| Green Plan (with eggs) | +2 | ~3–4 points |
Tips to Lower Points More:
- Swap cheddar with fat-free cheese (if you like the flavor)
- Use turkey bacon or omit meat for a vegetarian option
- Increase Greek yogurt to ½ cup, skip mayo entirely for 0-point dressing
