Penzey's Pea Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, cubed into 1/4-inch chunks OR shredded
• 4 slices cooked bacon, slices broken into bits
• 1-2 cup broccoli floret, steamed until crisp-tender (optional)
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Put the peas, eggs, onion, cheddar cheese, bacon bits and broccoli (if using) in a large bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   In a smaller bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, mustard, celery seed, garlic, pepper and salt together until well blended.

3. 3

   Pour the dressing over the pea mixture and stir until evenly coated.

4. 4

   You may serve the salad right away, but it tastes even better the longer the flavors have to develop, chilled in the fridge.