After Easter Layered Salad Recipe

Transform your Easter leftovers into a vibrant and delicious layered salad! This recipe is perfect for using up leftover ham, eggs, and veggies. A stunning and easy make-ahead salad that's ideal for Easter brunch, a spring picnic, or even Thanksgiving! Get creative and adapt it to your favorite seasonal ingredients.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 196.3 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
After Easter Layered Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for After Easter Layered Salad

  • Mixed Salad Greens
  • Plum Tomatoes
  • Baby Dill Pickles
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Cooked Ham
  • Red Onion
  • Peppercorn Ranch Dressing

How to Make After Easter Layered Salad

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry 6 cups of mixed greens. Place them gently in the bottom of a large (at least 10-quart) glass or clear bowl.
  2. Layer 2 cups of sliced tomatoes over the greens.
  3. Add a layer of 1 cup of sliced dill pickles.
  4. Arrange 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, over the pickles.
  5. Top with 2 cups of diced cooked ham.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion over the ham.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together your favorite creamy salad dressing (about 1 cup). Pour evenly over the top layer of the salad.
  8. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. This can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for best results.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

20g

Carbs

1g