Layered Salad

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

  small

  iceberg lettuce -- shredded

2/3

  cup

  green onions -- chopped

8

  ounces

  mushroom caps -- sliced

1

  cup

  frozen peas -- defrosted

2

  medium

  tomatoes -- seeded and diced

3

  whole

 eggs -- hard-boiled -- chopped

1

  small

  red bell pepper -- diced

1/2

  cup

 low fat cheddar cheese -- shredded

2

  slices

 bacon -- lower sodium -- optional

  Dressing

1/2

  cup

 low fat mayonnaise

1/4

  cup

 low fat sour cream

1

  tablespoon

  salad herbs

1/4

  cup

  grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble. To make this vegetarian leave bacon out.

Put lettuce as bottom layer.

Layer green onions, red pepper, mushrooms, peas, eggs, and tomatoes.

Spread with dressing to edge of salad.

Top with cheese and bacon if using.

To make dressing add everything together and mix well.

Refrigerate for at least an hour.

Notes: McCormick's makes a good salad herb mix.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 152 Calories; 9g Fat (50.8% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 91mg Cholesterol; 245mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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