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Layered Salad with Spinach and Romaine

(Photo Credit: Romulo Yanes, http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Layered-Cobb-Salad-106567, Layered Cobb Salad)

Layered Salad with Spinach and Romaine

Ingredients ~ Salad

  • ½ bag spinach leaves
  • ½ bag of Romaine lettuce
  • 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 16-ounce bag (1 pound) frozen peas

Dressing ~

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar

Topping ~

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2-3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • 4 strips crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled

Method ~

Layer salad items in a large bowl according to the list above.  Completely cover the salad with the dressing, sealing the salad all the way to the edge of the bowl.  Top with the cheese, chopped eggs and crumbled bacon.  Refrigerate overnight.