Ham and Swiss Layered Salad

  Lunch

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.

Ham and Swiss Layered Salad

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 12 servings

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

Instructions

  • 1. 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

1 cup: 501 calories, 43g fat (12g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

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