Bacon Pea Salad

 This is a great summer salad to make. Frozen peas can be used if fresh peas cannot be found. If using frozen peas, thaw them by running water over them in a strainer. Drain well.

Bacon Pea Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 T. honey
• 1 T. white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (20 ounce) pkg fresh green peas
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped onion

Directions:

1. Gather all the ingredients 
2. 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 T. bacon grease.
3. Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
4. Mix bacon, peas, cheddar cheese, and onions together in a bowl.  Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
5. Chill!