Green Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheese

Green Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients 

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• 4 slice bacon
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 salt, to taste
• 1 ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 package (20 oz) fresh green peas
• 2 stalk celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup onion, chopped

Directions

1. Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Ready 20 min
2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
3. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth. Combine bacon, peas, celery, cheddar cheese, and onion in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.