Fresh Pea Salad

A fresh summery pea salad with bacon and cheddar cheese!

Fresh Pea Salad

ingredients

• 4 strips bacon
• 2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mint, chopped (optional)
• salt, pepper and cayenne to taste

directions

1. Cook the bacon, drain it and crumble it.
2. Mix everything and optionally let chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Option: Replace the mayonnaise with sour cream or greek yogurt or ranch dressing or a combination of them.
Option: Add diced hard boiled eggs.
Tip: Make a day ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge overnight.

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