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bonnie's layered spinach and bacon salad

(11 ratings)
ReikiHealsTheSoul avatar
Recipe by
BonniE !
@ReikiHealsTheSoul
Cottonwood, CA

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

(11 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For bonnie's layered spinach and bacon salad

  • 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

How To Make bonnie's layered spinach and bacon salad

  • 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.
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