Try the best Pea ‘n’ Peanut Salad

Even people who don’t like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it’s so easy and makes a refreshing alternative to more traditional salads. A friend gave me the recipe years ago and I’ve been making it ever since.

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces), thawed
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup prepared zesty Italian salad dressing

Instructions:

1. In a spacious bowl, blend together the initial five ingredients.
2. In a smaller bowl, combine mayonnaise and salad dressing; incorporate the mixture into the salad.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving Size: 2/3 cup
• Calories: 579
• Fat: 48g (Saturated Fat: 7g)
• Cholesterol: 22mg
• Sodium: 957mg
• Carbohydrates: 23g (Sugars: 7g, Fiber: 7g)
• Protein: 17g