FESTIVE PEA SALAD

Festive Pea Salad image

Colorful and dressed up enough for Christmas, here's an easy-to-make salad that is wonderful all year-round. The green peas and red onion make it especially festive looking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen petite peas, thawed
1-1/2 cups fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved
1 cup halved thinly sliced red onion
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peas, onions and pimientos. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mint, salt, pepper and nutmeg. , Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.