Uncle Bill's Petite Pea Salad

A very light salad to add to any dinner meals. I developed this recipe in 1995 and it has been a highly rated salad.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  cups frozen tiny peas (whole)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons dried dill weed
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped onions
• 4  tablespoons  finely chopped celery
• 3  slices bacon, fried until crispy

Directions

1. In a microwave-proof dish, microwave peas on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes; stir.
2. Continue to microwave for an additional 2 minutes on HIGH (full power).
3. Drain and cool completely with cold water and ice cubes; then drain.
4. In a large mixing bowl, mix together peas, sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, onions and celery and mix well to blend.
5. Chill for at least 30 minutes in refrigerator.
6. Meanwhile, fry bacon until well done and crispy; DO NOT BURN.
7. Place fried bacon on paper toweling to drain.
8. Crumble bacon and garnish salad when serving.