Ingredients
- DRESSING
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- SALAD
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 1/2 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
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces , toasted and coarsely chopped
- 3 slices bacon , fried crisp and coarsely crumbled
Directions
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Use a 4-5 quart serving bowl, preferably clear glass so layers are visible.
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Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Spread spinach over bottom of serving bowl.
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Top with chicken.
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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.
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Spread dressing over top to the edges of bowl to seal.
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Refrigerate two hours, or cover airtight and refrigerate overnight.
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Just before serving sprinkle with cheese, pecans and bacon.
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I prefer to toss it as well, but some people just spoon through the layers.