bonnie's layered spinach and bacon salad

Name: BONNIE'S LAYERED SPINACH AND BACON SALAD
Prep time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 to 3 - bunches of fresh spinach, washed and torn into small pieces. i prefer baby spinach torn.; 5 - hard boiled eggs chopped; 1/3 to 1/2 - pound boiled ham, sliced; 1/2 - pound swiss cheese, cut in strips; 1 - small red onion sliced thin, or 1 bunch of green onions chopped or mix both; 1 - package frozen peas, thawed but not cooked; 1/2 - pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled; - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~; - salad dressing recipe:; 1 - cup of sour cream; 1 - pint of best foods mayonnaise; 2 - teaspoons sugar; - salt and pepper to taste

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BonniE !

Cottonwood, CA

Updated on Mar 19, 2011

This is a delicious salad for a crowd or large family meal. For years I was able to eat this wonderful salad at our college potlucks, and then one day, my boss gave us the recipe for it. Now I can share it with you! Enjoy! Photo is my own. Recipe:Compliments of Maria

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prep time 20 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield Makes 12 or more large squares. Allow salad to chill overnight.

Ingredients

2 to 3 - bunches of fresh spinach, washed and torn into small pieces. i prefer baby spinach torn.
5 - hard boiled eggs chopped
1/3 to 1/2 - pound boiled ham, sliced
1/2 - pound swiss cheese, cut in strips
1 - small red onion sliced thin, or 1 bunch of green onions chopped or mix both
1 - package frozen peas, thawed but not cooked
1/2 - pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- salad dressing recipe:
1 - cup of sour cream
1 - pint of best foods mayonnaise
2 - teaspoons sugar
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make bonnie's layered spinach and bacon salad

Step 1

MAKING THE SALAD: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar and salt and pepper to taste, whisk and set aside. Note: This recipe may be cut in half and put in an 8 X 8 glass baking dish. You will make two layers.

Step 2

In a casserole or lasagna dish, put the first layer of spinach.
Step 3

Add cheese, onions, eggs, ham, peas.
Step 4

Cover with 1/2 of the dressing. Repeat layers of ingredients, finishing with the rest of the dressing on top.
Step 5

REFRIGERATE: Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. Just before serving sprinkle the crisp bacon on top. Cut in squares to serve.
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