HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CRUNCHY PEAS & PEPPER SALAD

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This is one of the salads I served with my Father's Day Dinner. A version of this recipe is listed in my cookbook "SHARING OUR FAVORITE RECIPES". I like to switch it up from time to time with different ingredients, I added sweet Red bell peppers this time as well as more green onions, and I used sun flower seeds this time...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 bag(s) 12 oz frozen peas, thawed & drained
3 stalk(s) celery,chopped
1 1/2-2 c chopped cauliflower
1 bunch green onions, chopped fine
1 can(s) 5 ounce sliced water chestnuts (drained)
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (save some for garnish)
1/4 c real bacon bits or( 6 slices cooked crisp & crumbled)
1 Tbsp dried chopped chive
1 c sunflower seeds or chopped cashews
leaf lettuce or kale leaves for gsrnish to line salad bowl
1 c prepared hidden valley ranch dressing
1/2 c sour cream ( i prefer using daisy brand)

Steps:

1. Mix sour cream and ranch dressing in a small bowl, and whisk together till blended. Set aside till needed.
2. In a large bowl add thawed frozen peas, but make sure they are drained.
3. Then add chopped celery,
4. add chopped green onions
5. chopped red bell pepper, but reserve some to garnish top of salad
6. Then add the drained water chestnuts and chopped cauliflower, & sunflower seeds & toss to mix.
7. Add the salad dressing mix and toss till mixed well.
8. Line a salad bowl with lettuce or Kale leaves. Then carefully pour salad into bowl. Garnish with additional chopped red bell peppers if desired. Top with crumbled bacon just before you are ready to serve. HAVING A CROWD, FEEL FREE TO DOUBLE THE RECIPE. if SERVING LATER, PLEASE WRAP AND REFRIGERATE TILL NEEDED.

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Lwandle ntando Mkuwa

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Yum!

Laveka Mashele

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This salad is a great healthy option. It's packed with veggies and the dressing is light and flavorful.

Rahul Chaudhary

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I'm not a huge fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is really good and the peas are nice and crunchy.

Giana Bayona

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a great side dish for a summer barbecue.

Ah Hin

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I tried this salad for the first time last week and I was really impressed. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.

Charlie Riders

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen peas, so it's a great option for a quick and healthy meal.