Old-Fashioned Pea Salad (adapted from The English Kitchen)
1 cup of frozen petite peas, thawed (pour boiling water over them and let them sit for a few minutes, then drain. Put in the fridge to chill)
1 head of iceberg lettuce, chopped
1/2 of a small red onion, peeled and finely chopped/sliced, marinated in 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp sugar for 15-30 minutes
1/4 cup of cheese in small cubes (I used Gouda)
4 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and then crumbled
Dressing:
1 1/2 Tb of rice wine vinegar
3 Tb olive oil
1 1/2 Tb mayonnaise
1/4-1/2 tsp sugar, to taste
1/2-1 tsp dill, chopped
a little drizzle of fresh lemon juice
salt and black pepper to taste
Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as you like. Set aside. (It will separate a bit, whisk it back together right before serving)
Combine all the salad ingredients together in a bowl. When you are ready to serve, drizzle the dressing over top and toss. Serve immediately.