A Different Layered Salad Recipe

Name: A Different Layered Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup light mayonnaise; ½ cup light sour cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon sugar; 2 cups Baby Spinach; 3 ½ cups roasted deli chicken, skin removed, torn in pieces; 1 red pepper, cut in strips; 4 large eggs, hard-boiled; 1 small head iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped; 2 medium carrots, shredded; ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded; ¼ cup pecan pieces, toasted and coarsely chopped; 3 slices bacon, fried crisp and coarsely crumbled

Servings: persons

½ cup light mayonnaise
½ cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon sugar
2 cups Baby Spinach
3 ½ cups roasted deli chicken, skin removed, torn in pieces
1 red pepper, cut in strips
4 large eggs, hard-boiled
1 small head iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup pecan pieces, toasted and coarsely chopped
3 slices bacon, fried crisp and coarsely crumbled

1
Use a 4-5 quart serving bowl, preferably clear glass so layers are visible.
2
Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
3
Refrigerate until ready to use.
4
Spread spinach over bottom of serving bowl.
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Top with chicken.
6
Place a row of red pepper strips around the sides of the bowl and scatter remaining strips in the middle.
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Place egg wedges against side of bowl, the rest in the middle.
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Top with even layers of lettuce and carrots.
9
Spread dressing over top to the edges of bowl to seal.
10
Refrigerate two hours, or cover airtight and refrigerate overnight.
11
Just before serving sprinkle with cheese, pecans and bacon.
12
I prefer to toss it as well, but some people just spoon through the layers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup light mayonnaise, ½ cup light sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, A Different Layered Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

A Different Layered Salad

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