Classic Southern Pea Salad Ingredients: 1. 1 (16-ounce) package of frozen sweet peas, thawed (canned peas work too) 2. 2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped 3. 4 to 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (or 1 cup of cooked and chopped ham, optional) 4. 1/2 cup of chopped green onions (substitute with regular onions if preferred) 5. 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to use your favorite cheese) 6. 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 7. 1/2 teaspoon of salt 8. 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powd