Twenty Four Hour Layered Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This pretty salad serves a crowd. Make it in a 9x13-inch dish or glass trifle bowl to show off the layers.

Ingredients

1/2 head leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 bunch fresh spinach, torn
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
5 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 cups peas
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
5 green onions, sliced
2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Directions

1 Toss together the lettuce, spinach, celery, mushrooms, eggs, peas, bell pepper, green onions, and water chestnuts in a 9x13 inch dish. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar in a bowl, and spread evenly over the salad to the edges of the dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and top with bacon. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.