Ranch Bacon Pea Salad Food

RANCH BACON PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain or dry of excess water thawed sweet peas and sweet corn on paper towels.
• Add to a large salad bowl. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, 2/3 of the cooked bacon and 2/3 of the blue cheese.
• Add Ranch salad dressing and gently stir until all the ingredients are well mixed and evenly coated.
• Top with the remaining bacon bits and crumbled blue cheese.
• Refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Always serve chilled.

PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Remove peas from freezer and place in a colander and allow to slightly thaw while preparing the dressing.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
• Add the peas, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion and fold/stir to combine.
• Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving. The salad can be made up to 3 days in advance.

BACON PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Stir in bacon before serving.

CREAMY PASTA SALAD WITH BACON AND PEAS

Steps:

• Boil the pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Then crumble or chop into small pieces.
• Combine the pasta with the bacon, carrots, peas, onions, mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl and toss until coated and fully mixed together. Season generously with a pinch of salt and give another toss.
• Garnish with the parsley leaves if using. Cover and chill the pasta salad for about an hour.

SERENDIPITY BACON AND GREEN PEA SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Boil the green peas for one minute then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked peas, bacon, red onion, ranch dressing and cheese.
• Chill.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CRUNCHY PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except bacon; mix well and chill for several hours.
• Just before serving sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

BACON PEA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.