HAM AND SWISS LAYERED SALAD

Ham and Swiss Layered Salad image

Layered salads rank among the classics in the potluck hall of fame. In this one, the combination of ham, cheese, egg and bacon is like a deconstructed sandwich, making it hearty enough for a main course. -Stacy Huggins, Valley Center, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fully cooked ham, cut into strips
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce (about 1/2 head)
2-1/2 cups frozen petite peas (about 10 ounces), thawed, optional
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese, cut into strips
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

For dressing, mix first five ingredients. In a 3-qt. or larger glass bowl, layer spinach, eggs, ham, lettuce, peas, if desired, and onion. Spread with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 43g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.