For this recipe, frozen green peas are combined with a creamy mayo-based dressing, finely diced smoked ham, red onion and ranch mix for extra flavor. If you want, of course, you can substitute fresh peas for frozen.

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Easy Pea Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen peas (or fresh)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 (0.4- to 1-ounce) packet buttermilk ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup finely diced ham
• ½ cup finely diced red onion

 Instructions

1. Allow peas to thaw and rinse under cold water in colander.
2. Drain well and spread out on a rimmed sheet pan lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix.
4. Add the peas, ham and onion and fold together to coat.
5. Refrigerate until serving.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out “The Southern Bite Cookbook.”