6/28/09

PEAS AND PEANUT SALAD

1 pkg. frozen baby peas

1 cup Spanish or Honey Roasted Peanuts or mixture of the two

3 slices very lean bacon

2 finely chopped scallions (white part only)

3 Tbsp. sour cream

3 Tbsp. mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. Miracle Whip (optional)

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. sugar only if using Spanish peanuts

METHOD:

Thaw peas by running under warm water. Drain thoroughly.

Cook bacon til somewhat crisp. Lay onto paper towels to drain. Crumble into small pieces.

Mix together peas, bacon, scallions and nuts.

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Miracle Whip, sugar if using, and salt. Mix into the peas and nuts blending completely.

Keep cold but serve as soon as possible.

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