Bacon Pea Salad

Peas, bacon, cheese, onions, celery, and mayo dressing are tossed together and chilled in this great summer salad.

Ingredients :

• 4 slices bacon
• ¾ 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
• ½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped onion

Directions :

1. 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.
2. Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
3. 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.