Ingredients

  • 4 cups torn spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed, drained
  • 1/2 cup kraft mayo mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

Method

  • Layer spinach, 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas in 3-qt.serving bowl.
  • Mix mayo, sour cream and basil.
  • Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad (gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the entire salad, sealing to the edges to lock in the taste).
  • Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 5 hours.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.