After Easter Layered Salad
Transform your Easter leftovers into a showstopping dish with this vibrant After Easter Layered Salad! Perfectly repurposing hard-boiled eggs and diced ham, this colorful creation features layers of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet thawed peas, juicy grape tomatoes, shredded sharp cheddar, and zesty green onions. Topped with a creamy honey-Dijon dressing that ties everything together, this make-ahead salad is as beautiful as it is delicious, with each layer presented in a clear trifle dish for a visually stunning centerpiece. Ideal for brunches, potlucks, or a casual family meal, this salad showcases fresh, wholesome ingredients while helping you make the most of your holiday leftovers. Garnish with parsley for the perfect finishing touch, then grab a spoon and dig into the delicious harmony of textures and flavors! Keywords: After Easter Layered Salad, leftover ham recipes, layered salad, Easter leftovers, easy potluck salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces hard-boiled eggs
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups leftover ham, diced
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them into thin rounds. Set aside.
In a clear glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the ingredients to create a visually striking dish. Start with the chopped romaine lettuce as the base layer.
Next, evenly spread the diced ham over the lettuce layer.
Add a layer of thawed peas, followed by a layer of halved grape tomatoes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese as the next layer, followed by the sliced green onions for added color and flavor.
Carefully arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs in a single layer on top, ensuring they look neat and uniform.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. This will serve as the dressing for the salad.
Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the salad, making sure it reaches the edges to seal in the layers.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish the top with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, for a pop of color.
Serve chilled and use a long-handled spoon to scoop through all the layers for the perfect bite of salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.5 g | 390% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.7 g | 419% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1876 mg | 625% | |
| Sodium | 7774 mg | 338% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 181.4 g | 363% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.4 mcg | 42% | |
| Calcium | 1771 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 3508 mg | 75% | |
*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.
