Fresh Pea Salad

offered by Laurie Sybertz

Ingredients:

• 3 cups fresh green peas (from approx. 3 1/2 lbs of peas in pod) or 2 (10oz) pkgs frozen, thawed
• 4 to 5 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
• salt and pepper. to taste
• mint or fresh dill, as desired (I like the freshness of the mint.)

Steps:

• Cook peas till tender, about 4 minutes, add to ice water to stop cooking process.
  
• Then add all ingredients and chill.
  
• You may use low fat sour cream and turkey bacon to lighten the recipe.
  
• Serve with poached Salmon or chicken breasts. Enjoy!