Southern Pea Salad w/Cheese

In my last post I mentioned our Sunday Dinners including Pea Salad. This is an old family recipe that Id like to share with ya'll. Enjoy :)


PEA SALAD W/CHEESE

Ingredients

• 15 ounces canned peas, drained*
• 1 cup cheddar or Colby cheese, chopped in small squares*
• 1 cup celery, coarsely chopped*
• 1/4 cup Red Onion, chopped*
• 2 hard boiled Eggs, chopped*
• DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup bacon bits 

Directions

• Place peas, cubed cheese, chopped hard boiled eggs, celery and onions in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over pea and cheese mixture and blend well. If desired, fold in bacon bits.
• Cover and refrigerate before serving. Doubles easily.

*Note:Frozen peas can be used; place the peas in a strainer in the sink. Pour boiling water over the peas to thaw; and then allow peas to cool before preparing the salad.