Weight Watchers Low-Point Bacon Pea Salad
Pea shoots make for an original, pretty, and ultra tender salad. The edible leaves of the garden pea plant, the shoots are harvested young, within a month of their sprouting, and their stems and adorable tendrils are edible too. This Bacon Pea Salad turned out even better than I expected! 
Creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor, but still light enough to fit into my Weight Watchers plan. It’s one of those recipes that tastes even better after chilling in the fridge for a bit. 
What’s your favorite summer side dish—pea salad, pasta salad, or potato salad? 
Servings: 8
Points: ~1-2 WW Points per serving (depending on bacon brand)
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine peas, bacon, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the pea mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Optional Zero-Point Add-Ins
- Chopped celery
- Green onions
- Fresh dill
- Chopped hard-boiled eggs (adjust points if tracking)
💡 Point Saver Tip: Skip the cheddar cheese or use fat-free cheddar to keep the entire recipe around 1 Point per serving while still getting that creamy bacon-ranch flavor. 😋
