CHRISTMAS SALAD

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 16 ounce bag of frozen green peas
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup celery chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
• 3 slices of crisp bacon cut up (optional)
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (I use more)
• cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• sunflower seeds
• Dressing
• 3 heaping tablespoons of light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

Microwave the frozen peas (covered) with 1 tablespoon of water for about 3 minutes or until slightly cooked (but not soft) then drain and cool.

In a large bowl, mix all of the above ingredients together (except the cherry tomatoes); gently fold in the dressing.

DRESSING DIRECTIONS
Whisk the ingredients together and gently fold into THE SALAD