Green Pea Salad

1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 large celery rib, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
5 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup salted cashew pieces
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled


Place broccoli and cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2-3 minutes. Rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, peas, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews and bacon.

Yield: 6 Servings.