Pea and Cheese Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients - 15 ounces canned peas, drained* - 1 cup cheddar or colby cheese, shredded - 1 cup celery, coarsely chopped - 1/4 cup onion, minced (adjust to taste) - DRESSING: - 1/2 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise - 2 teaspoons sugar - 2 teaspoons milk - salt and pepper to taste - 1/2 cup bacon bits (optional)    An easy make-ahead salad recipe that pairs nicely along with href="http://www.recipetips.com/recipes/meat-and-poultry/pork/ham/">ham recipes or turkey recipes. You will find many other	1

	salad recipes that are great to serve with ham, turkey, and other entrées.   Directions Place peas, shredded cheese, celery and onions in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over pea and cheese mixture and blend well. If desired, fold in bacon bits. Cover and refrigerate before serving. Doubles easily. *Note:Frozen peas can be used; place the peas in a strainer in the sink. Pour boiling water over the peas to thaw; and then allow peas to cool before preparing the salad.	2