Spinach Party Salad(Great For A Luncheon) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 oz. fresh spinach (1/2 pkg.)
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped fine
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed (do not cook)
1 c. sour cream
1/2 lb. thinly sliced Swiss cheese
salt, pepper and sugar (optional)
1/2 lb. thinly sliced baked ham, cut in small strips
iceberg lettuce, torn
1 red Bermuda onion, sliced thin
2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Preparation

Wash and drain spinach and lettuce well.
Spread spinach in 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and sugar.
Add layer of eggs.
Scatter peas on top.
Spread onion rings over that.
Mix mayonnaise and sour cream and spread over top (like frosting on cake).
Arrange Swiss cheese on top.
Refrigerate overnight.
Do not toss.
Add bacon over top before serving.
Cut portions in squares all the way through and serve to plate with spatula.
Tuna, shrimp, turkey, crab or lobster may be added. Serves 8 to 9.