Bacon Pea Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (20 ounce) package fresh green peas
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion

Preparation

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease.
Whisk mayonnaise, reserved bacon grease, honey, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Mix bacon, peas, celery, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.