Description
This Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad is a fast and flavorful side dish made with sweet green peas, savory bacon crumbles, crunchy onions, and creamy ranch dressing. Ready in just 12 minutes, itโs perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 bag frozen green peas
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
Meat
- 1/2 cup bacon crumbles
Dressing
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients โ In a large mixing bowl, add the frozen green peas, finely chopped onion, bacon crumbles, and ranch dressing. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill Salad โ Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the peas to thaw while staying crisp.
- Serve โ Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir and serve it cold. Enjoy as a refreshing side dish or snack!
Notes
- For best texture, use petite green peas and do not thaw them before mixing.
- You can substitute fresh green onion for a milder flavor.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness.
- The salad can be made a few hours ahead; just stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 3/4 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 13mg