Spring has sprung! I know this is true because my body has made a change over the last week to start to crave lighter meals and salads... a sure sign when you live in heartland of America.
Time for simple salads and almost anything goes! I've been craving my favorite 7 layer salad, which includes layers of lettuce and peas with cheese and bacon on top, held together with a mayonnaise dressing... but my kids prefer Ranch Dressing. If yours do too, enjoy this salad and watch them gobble up their greens!
Try a layered salad in a trifle bowl for a delicious meal and pretty presentation.
From the bottom up, layer;
1 bag fresh spinach or mixed lettuce
1 c fresh or frozen peas
sliced hard boiled eggs (about 6)
1 - 16 oz. container sour cream mixed with 1 dry pkg. ranch dressing
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Top with 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
Cover and chill overnight. Serve!
(I prefer the traditional dressing; the mayo is mixed with a bit of sugar, salt and pepper - but kids and Ranch... they love it.)
