Cold Pea Salad

 

This is one of my husband’s favorite summer salads.  Colorful and flavorful, it is perfect for a picnic, cookout, or just to serve on a hot summer day with grilled chicken or ribs.  With only a few ingredients, you can make this a day or two ahead as this gives the flavors a chance to blend together.  And who doesn’t like bacon? Like they say, “Everything tastes better with bacon”.  Try it, and I’m sure it will become one of your go-to cold salads too!

 

1 14-16 oz. bag baby peas, frozen

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

½ lb. bacon, fried and chopped

½ cup mayo

½ cup sour cream

½ onion, chopped

1 T. cider vinegar

½ t. each salt and pepper

 

Place frozen peas in colander; run cold water over the peas and allow to sit and drain until just almost totally defrosted.  Place peas in large bowl; add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.  If you find that the mixture is too thick and you want it creamier, add a little milk to thin out the mayo/sour cream dressing.  Cover, and put in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.  Serve, and enjoy!