To keep the “pop” in this salad I use frozen green peas that aren’t cooked but just quickly defrosted. It’s great as a summer side but is just as delicious in the winter.

MAKES: 4-6 servings
INGREDIENTS:

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas
• 4-5 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
• 3/4 cup low fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion or chives
• salt and pepper, to taste
• mint or tarragon, as desired, optional

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place the frozen peas in a colander defrost with cold running water (it’s ok if they aren’t completely defrosted).
2. Drain well and chill.
3. Gently combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.

TIPS:

• Serve on lettuce.
• Use as a pita filling.
• Serve as a side dish.
• Add a cup of cooked pasta and 1 tsp more of mayo and sour cream toss together for pasta salad.
• Use small diced ham in place of the bacon.

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