1 head of lettuce
1 (or 2 bunches of spinach)
1 1/4 cup frozen peas
8 oz grated low-fat cheddar or monterey, jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled turkey bacon
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 vinagrette salad dressing
Directions
1. Wash lettuce or spinach, tear into bite size pieces. Steam peas
until just tender.
2. Using a large, clear salad bowl, layer the ingredients in the order
presented. Repeat until all ingredients are used up, saving the
sliced egg for the top of the salad. Chill. Serve with dressing on
the side.
Source: Linda Fields Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120
Servings: 1 lg salad
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Categories: Diet; Healthy; Low Calorie; Salad
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