bacon pea salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices bacon
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (20 ounce) package fresh green peas
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


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