Mixed-Up Salad

The veggie amounts may be adjusted slightly and the sour cream mixture may be doubled for a creamier salad if desired, plan ahead this salad needs to chill for a couple hours before serving, and may be doubled sucessfully, make certain that the peas are completely dry before added to the salad

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup sour cream
• 2  teaspoons  dry ranch dressing mix (can use more)
• 1 -2  tablespoon buttermilk (use just enough to thin slightly) (optional)
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen peas (thawed and well drained)
• 1  small red onion, chopped (or use 2 green onions)
• 1  stalk celery, diced
• 1  cup  small cherry tomatoes
• 1  cup  cooked crumbled bacon (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled feta cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed or shredded cheddar cheese)
•  salt and black pepper

Directions

1. In a large glass bowl whisk together sour cream with dry Ranch dressing until combined.
2. Mix in buttermilk (if using) starting with 1 tablespoon and adding in more if needed to thin.
3. Add in thawed peas, red onion, celery, cherry tomatoes and crumbled cooked bacon; toss well to combine.
4. Mix in feta cheese.
5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.