Overnight Spinach Salad For Fifty

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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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Steps

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In two 5 quart bowls , layer spinach , eggs , bacon , mushrooms , romaine , and onion.

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In seperate bowl , combine sour cream , mayonnaise , lemon juice , salt , and pepper , and spread the mixture evenly over both salads.

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Sprinkle both salads with cheddar cheese and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.

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Just before serving , add peas to salad and toss to combine.

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Ingredients

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fresh spinach leaves, hard-boiled eggs, cooked bacon, fresh mushrooms, romaine lettuce, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, frozen peas