Overnight Spinach Salad for Fifty
Perfect for hosting a crowd, this Overnight Spinach Salad for Fifty is a simple yet impressive dish designed to feed a large group without sacrificing flavor. With layers of fresh spinach, hard-boiled eggs, crispy crumbled bacon, red onions, mushrooms, and shredded cheddar cheese, every bite offers a satisfying mix of textures and tastes. The creamy homemade dressing—crafted from mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and a touch of seasoning—seeps into the layers overnight, heightening the dish’s flavor profile and making next-day preparation a breeze. This make-ahead salad is ideal for parties, potlucks, or catering, offering vibrant presentation and savory satisfaction with minimal effort. Serve cold and enjoy a stress-free way to please a crowd! Keywords: Overnight Spinach Salad, salad for a crowd, make-ahead salad recipe, party salad, spinach and bacon salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 50 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
- 6 pounds Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 8 medium Red onions, thinly sliced
- 10 cups Sliced fresh mushrooms
- 10 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 cups Mayonnaise
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly. Divide into two large serving trays or bowls suitable for a party setting.
2. Slice the hard-boiled eggs into rounds. Evenly distribute them over the spinach in both trays.
3. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the top of the eggs and spinach.
4. Add thinly sliced red onions and mushrooms as the next layer, dividing them evenly between the trays.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of each tray of salad.
6. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and white vinegar. Whisk until smooth and blended into a creamy dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Spread the dressing evenly over the top of each salad tray, ensuring full coverage. The dressing will seep down overnight and flavor the layers below.
8. Cover each tray tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. This allows the layers to meld together and the flavors to enhance.
9. Before serving, toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed throughout, or serve as-is for a layered presentation.
10. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
38881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2968.8 g | 3806% | |
| Saturated Fat | 843.7 g | 4218% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 45.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16397 mg | 5466% | |
| Sodium | 84892 mg | 3691% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1189.0 g | 432% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 265.7 g | 949% | |
| Total Sugars | 403.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2075.1 g | 4150% | |
| Vitamin D | 66.0 mcg | 330% | |
| Calcium | 19971 mg | 1536% | |
| Iron | 359.1 mg | 1995% | |
| Potassium | 81690 mg | 1738% | |
*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.
