Bacon Pea Salad (TNT)

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Bacon Pea Salad (TNT)  

Shot of pea salad with bacon being served with a large spoon

Prep Time 10 min
Yield 6 servings

Ingredients
4 cups frozen peas (about 16 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup craisins
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions
Combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Stir in bacon before serving. 

Gail's Notes: I just made this salad and it is very tasty (and easy to put together)! I also like adding a bit of sugar by taste to this salad.

To make half of this salad ingredients:

2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces), thawed
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup craisins
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
2 TBS chopped red onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

 

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