BONNIE'S LAYERED SPINACH AND BACON SALAD

BONNIE'S LAYERED SPINACH AND BACON SALAD image

Provided by BonniE !

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
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salad dressing recipe:
1 cup of sour cream
1 pint of best foods mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

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.
2. In a casserole or lasagna dish, put the first layer of spinach.
3. Add cheese, onions, eggs, ham, peas.
4. Cover with 1/2 of the dressing. Repeat layers of ingredients, finishing with the rest of the dressing on top.
5. REFRIGERATE: Cover and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. Just before serving sprinkle the crisp bacon on top. Cut in squares to serve.