SCRUMPTIOUS SCRAMBLED SALAD

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This recipe makes a large, very pretty and absolutely delicious salad that always disappears as fast as I make it.-Becky Muldrow, Highlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large bunches romaine, torn
12 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups sliced water chestnuts, coarsely chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
2-1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked, crumbled and drained
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced

Steps:

In a very large salad bowl, layer the romaine, onions, water chestnuts and peas. Combine the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar and garlic powder; spread over peas. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Just before serving, add the tomatoes, bacon and eggs; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.