Southern Style Pea Salad

Serves: 8

Ingredients

Salad

• 4 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed, drained, and dried
• ½ cup red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup celery, finely diced
• ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, finely shredded
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• ½ cup pimentos, chopped

Dressing

• 1½ cups mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne (optional)

Directions

1. Thaw and drain the peas. Gently pat the peas dry.
2. In a large bowl, gently combine the peas, onion, celery, cheeses, bacon, eggs, and pimentos.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
4. Gently fold the dressing into the pea mixture until well combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.