Layered Summer Salad

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

Ingredients: 

4 cups torn spinach 

1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided 

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 

1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings 

2 tomatoes, chopped 

1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed, drained 

1/2 cup mayo mayonnaise 

1/2 cup sour cream 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 

4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled 

Directions: 

Layer spinach in bottom of bowl, top with 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas . 

Mix mayo, sour cream and basil. (this will be your dressing)

Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad (gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the entire salad, sealing to the edges to lock in the taste). 

Cover,  Refrigerate at least 5 hours.

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.