I have fond memories of a salad very much like this from my childhood. My mom and aunts would make it for potlucks and family functions… easy to transport, universally loved and pretty as a picture! The maple flavored bacon gives an added zip and turns this salad into a real stunner.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Lettuce Salads
Prep time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
| 1 large iceberg lettuce |
| 1 package(s) early june peas (frozen) |
| 1/2 cup(s) celery chopped finely |
| 1/3 cup(s) finely chopped bell pepper |
| 1/2 cup(s) purple onion finely chopped |
| 8 ounce(s) shredded velvetta cheese |
| 6 – hard boiled eggs |
| 1 package(s) sliced maple flavored bacon |
| 3 cup(s) blue plate mayonnaise |
| 3 tablespoon(s) sugar |
| 4 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, fresh |
Steps:
- FRY BACON ! COOL THEN CRUMBLE
BOIL EGGS !COOL PEEL AND SLICE (SET ASIDE)DO NOT THAW PEAS - layer first 5 ingredients now layer your cheese on top of this now layer your eggs on top of this
- in a mixing bowl MIX
mayonnaise ,sugar,and lemon juice(this is your dressing) - now pour your dressing on top and sprinkle with bacon crumbs
- cover with saran wrap and chill for 24 hrs. if you can wait that long!!!!CAN REALLY BE EATEN AFTER 4 HOURS