Spinach Pea Salad with Bacon and Sausage

This hearty Spinach Pea Salad is equal parts fresh and satisfying. With sweet green peas, smoky bacon, summer sausage, and a creamy dill ranch dressing, it’s bold in flavor and perfect as a light meal or standout side at spring and summer cookouts, picnics, or potlucks.

• 12 ounces frozen peas , thawed and drained well
• 10 ounces fresh baby spinach , washed and dried well
• 3 medium scallions , thinly sliced on a bias
• 12 ounce package bacon (I use hickory or applewood smoked)
• 1 cup summer sausage , peeled and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 cup shaved or coarsely shredded parmesan cheese (preferably Parmigiano Reggiano)

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (preferably whole)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
• 1 to 3 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice , plus additional to taste
• kosher or fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper