Ingredients

  • 4 c. lettuce, torn in bite size pieces
  • 1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 c. broccoli florets
  • 1 c. coarsely shredded carrots
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 5 slices turkey bacon, fried, drained and crumbled
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped red onions (optional)
  • 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (reduced-fat, if desired)
  • 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives
  • 1/2 c. sour cream (reduced-fat, if desired)
  • 1/2 c. Miracle Whip (light)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (reduced-fat, if desired)

Method

  • Place lettuce in a large clear glass bowl.
  • In the following order, layer: mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, eggs, onions and bacon on top.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese on top of bacon.
  • Mix sour cream, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, garlic and Parmesan cheese together with a wire whisk.
  • Spread over the top of salad, sealing the dressing to edges of the bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and the chives.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.