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Creamy Bacon Pea Pecan Salad

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    It’s no surprise to us that sweet peas and crisp bits of bacon are a great combo. After all, they are two opposing tastes and textures that go great together. Now, we won’t deny that a salad can be potentially lackluster if there’s nothing there to jazz it up, which is precisely why we are It’s no surprise to us that sweet peas and crisp bits of bacon are a great combo. After all, they are two opposing tastes and textures that go great together. Now, we won’t deny that a salad can be potentially lackluster if there’s nothing there to jazz it up, which is precisely why we are so excited to bring this unique salad recipe to you! It’s guaranteed to wake up your taste buds and leave everyone at the table arguing over who’s going to get seconds.

    Bacon Pea Salad
    25 minutes to prepare serves 4-6

    INGREDIENTS
    1 (10 oz.) package frozen garden peas, cooked and cooled
    6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
    1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

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    Dressing:
    1/4 cup mayonnaise
    1/4 cup plain sour cream
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
    1 tablespoon honey
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper

    PREPARATION
    In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard until combined, then whisk in lemon juice, honey.
    Season with salt and pepper.
    In a large bowl, combine cooked and drained peas, crumbled bacon and chopped pecans.
    Pour dressing over pea mixture and toss together until everything is evenly coated.
    Serve or refrigerate for later use.

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