Name: Overnight Spinach Salad for Fifty
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 24 h
Total time: 24 h 30 min
Yield: 50 serving(s)
Ingredients: 20 ounces fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces; 8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 1 lb cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces; 3/4 cup chopped red onion; 16 ounces sour cream; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed

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When serving a large crowd, make-ahead recipes are a must to keep the stress levels down and to leave time for more enjoyable activities on the day of the big event. This spinach salad has a refreshing lemon dressing that is sure to please. This needs to be made 12 to 24 hours in advance.

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ingredients

20 ounces fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
8 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 lb cooked bacon, crumbled
¹⁄₂ lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
³⁄₄ cup chopped red onion
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups mayonnaise
¹⁄₂ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed

directions

In two 5 quart bowls, layer spinach, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, Romaine, and onion.
In seperate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and spread the mixture evenly over both salads.
Sprinkle both salads with cheddar cheese and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
Just before serving, add peas to salad and toss to combine.

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"When serving a large crowd, make-ahead recipes are a must to keep the stress levels down and to leave time for more enjoyable activities on the day of the big event. This spinach salad has a refreshing lemon dressing that is sure to please. This needs to be made 12 to 24 hours in advance."

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review by SusieQusie

4/11/2006

This was wonderful made exactly as written! When feeding a large crowd, anything that can be made in advance is a blessing. Thanks for sharing!

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creation by TGirl

4/20/2004

When serving a large crowd, make-ahead recipes are a must to keep the stress levels down and to leave time for more enjoyable activities on the day of the big event. This spinach salad has a refreshing lemon dressing that is sure to please. This needs to be made 12 to 24 hours in advance.