Thaw the frozen green peas in the refrigerator overnight. Rinse under cool water for 1 minute before use.

In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed peas, diced celery, and finely chopped red onion.

Add sharp cheddar cheese and cooked maple bacon to the mixture and fold gently.

In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.

Garnish with reserved bacon bits and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.