Bacon Pea Salad

Peas, bacon, cheese, onions, celery, and mayo dressing are tossed together and chilled in this great summer salad.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 slices bacon
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
• 1 (20 ounce) package fresh green peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease.

Step 2

Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

Step 3

Mix bacon, peas, celery, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.