Bacon Ranch Pea Salad
Frozen peas add a subtlety sweet flavor to this savory, smoky salad.
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 pounds frozen green peas (two 16 oz packages)
- 2/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Boil the peas 1 minute, until just tender, and drain. Cool peas under cold running water. Do not overcook, or else peas will be mushy.
In a bowl, toss together bacon, peas, onion, Ranch dressing, and Cheddar cheese. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chilled before serving. Makes 8 servings. Enjoy!