Ranch Pea Salad Recipes

RANCH PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss peas, celery, onions, water chestnuts, bacon bits and cheese to combine.
• Combine mayo, sour cream, pepper, and dry ranch mix.
• Fold dressing into vegetables and chill.

LOW FAT RANCH PEA SALAD

Steps:

• combine and mix all ingredients except bacon chips cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or more.
• Sprinkle bacon chips into salad before serving.

RANCH CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Rinse the red onion under cold water; transfer to a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the chickpeas, ranch dressing, a pinch of salt and a generous grinding of pepper in a large bowl. Smash together with a potato masher or sturdy fork until the chickpeas are in small pieces. Add the red onion, celery, parsley, dill, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
• Lay out 4 slices of bread and top each with 1 or 2 lettuce leaves. Spread the chickpea salad (about 1/2 cup per sandwich) in an even layer on top. Season the avocado slices lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Divide the avocado among the sandwiches and top each with a second piece of bread. Serve the sandwiches with chips and pickles.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CRUNCHY PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except bacon; mix well and chill for several hours.
• Just before serving sprinkle with crumbled bacon.