Really Good Pea Salad

This is a fresh summery salad with peas, green pepper, celery and a light dressing. Yum! Edited to add green onion as an option.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 2  cups peas (fresh or frozen, defrost)
• 1  cup  finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  diced celery
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1⁄3-1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon  raspberry vinaigrette dressing
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons bacon bits
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion (optional)

Directions

1. In large bowl combine peas, cheese, celery, lettuce and green bell pepper. Lightly toss until combined. Add mayonnaise and raspberry vinaigrette, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Lightly toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
2. Just before serving top with bacon bits.