Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad

Bacon and pea salad is one of the fastest side dishes to make.

It’s a dream for those who love the taste of bacon or have peas as their favorite vegetable.

You can add this quick side to any four-course meal or eat it by itself if you’re participating in healthy dieting.

Here are some instructions on how to prepare it.

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Why I Love Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad

I love bacon and pea salad because it’s one of the easiest recipes to follow. It requires no cooking, and the ingredient requirement is minimal, making it a low-cost food item as well. 

• Easy to make
• Quick to serve
• Low cost
• High in nutrient contents

How Do You Serve Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad?

You can serve this salad in various ways, but it does best as a side dish for a main course. Pea and bacon salad can also be an entire lunch item or snack for someone on a diet or healthy living program. Serving this item is easy; all you need to do is scoop the salad from the large container into a smaller one and eat it. 

Cooking Tips:

• Chop your onions into small pieces for more even distribution.
• Make sure you mix the ingredients well. 
• Thaw the peas in the fridge before making your mixture. 

Variations:

These are some things you can do if you want to vary your bacon and pea salad a little:

• Add shredded cheddar cheese and/or parmesan.
• Consider adding tomatoes and mushrooms.
• Diced carrots can go well with it, too. 
• Swap the bacon for turkey, ham, or tuna, or add one of them. 
• Add bread crumbs for a more salad-like experience. 

The pea and bacon salad has endless alternatives and customization options. You can even change the dressing or make your own unique brand to mix with it. It’s a fun item you will enjoy thoroughly. 

Ingredients:

• Frozen green peas
• Chopped onion
• Bacon crumbles
• Ranch dressing

How to make Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad:

Step 1. Mix together all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well combined.

Adding frozen green peas.

Adding Chopped onion.

Adding Bacon crumbles.

Adding ranch dressing.

Step 2. Place the mixture into the fridge to chill and serve.

Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Bacon and pea salad is one of the fastest side dishes to make. It's a dream for those who love the taste of bacon or have peas as their favorite vegetable. You can add this quick side to any four-course meal or eat it by itself if you're participating in healthy dieting. Here are some instructions on how to prepare it.

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Ingredients 

• 1 Bag frozen green peas
• ⅓ C. Finely chopped onion
• ½ C. Bacon crumbles
• ½ C. Ranch dressing

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Instructions

• Mix together all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until well combined.
• Place the mixture into the fridge to chill and serve.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

Author: Laura

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How Do You Store Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad?

It’s best to store the salad in a fridge in a container with a lid. An alternative is to cover the mixing bowl with an airtight layer of plastic wrap or separate the salad into Ziploc bags. 

How Do You Reheat Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad?

Bacon and pea salad is a chilled food item. Thus, there’s no need to reheat it. You can remove it from the fridge as it is and serve it to your guests or family members. 

How Long Does Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad Last in the Fridge?

You can keep this product in the fridge for an average of four days. For the best quality, try to serve it before the 48-hour mark. 

Can I Make Ahead Bacon Ranch and Pea Salad?

Yes, you can prepare bacon and pea salad several days ahead if you’re busy and need to do other things. The most important action to remember is to keep the salad wrapped tight in plastic or use a container with a lid. This process will help keep air out of the mixture and keep all the items fresh and tasty. 

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