Bacon Pea Salad

My husband absolutely loves peas. My middle son isn't the biggest fan, but he loves bacon. So, I combined the two, and it was perfect! This pea salad is an awesome side dish, especially for barbecue.

Bacon Pea Salad

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen peas (about 16 ounces), thawed
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 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

Instructions

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

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 218 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.