Marcia's Layered Spinach Salad

Brighten up your table with Marcia’s Layered Spinach Salad, a show-stopping dish that combines fresh, vibrant flavors with an elegant presentation. This layered masterpiece features crisp spinach leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, all artfully stacked with creamy slices of hard-boiled egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and smoky crumbled bacon. Topped with a luscious dressing made of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sweetness, this salad is perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or any gathering where you want to impress. The make-ahead option ensures the flavors meld beautifully, while serving directly from the glass bowl creates an eye-catching moment. Easy to prepare yet full of irresistible textures and tastes, this layered spinach salad will quickly become a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 large Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Cooked and crumbled bacon
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach leaves. Place them evenly at the bottom of a large glass bowl for a beautiful layered presentation.

Step 2

Spread the halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the spinach layer.

Step 3

Add an even layer of thinly sliced cucumber over the tomatoes.

Step 4

Layer the thinly sliced red onion on top of the cucumber.

Step 5

Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs neatly over the onions, forming a decorative layer.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs.

Step 7

Top the cheese with the cooked, crumbled bacon, ensuring it covers the salad evenly.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Spread the dressing evenly over the topmost layer of the salad, covering it completely to seal in freshness.

Step 10

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Before serving, gently toss the salad in the bowl or allow guests to scoop down through the layers to enjoy the presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1388.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3034.9

Total Fat 258.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1050.5mg	0%
Sodium 4253.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 105.5g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 1254.4mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 2622.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.2%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 11.1%