🧾 Ingredients
2 cups cooked ham, diced
2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded or cubed
1 cup hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp mustard
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: shredded cheddar or bacon bits on top
👨🍳 Instructions
1. 🥗 Prepare the layers
In a large glass bowl, start layering: lettuce → ham → Swiss cheese → eggs → onion → celery → peas.
2. 🧴 Make the dressing
Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. 🧀 Add dressing
Spread the dressing evenly over the top layer.
4. 🥓 Final topping
Sprinkle extra cheese or bacon bits if desired.
5. ❄️ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (best overnight).
6. 🍽️ Serve
Scoop from the bottom so every bite gets all layers.
😋 Description
This Amish Layered Ham & Swiss Salad is creamy, savory, and packed with fresh crunch and rich flavors. A perfect cold salad for gatherings, BBQs, or make-ahead meals.
❓ Question
Would you eat this as a main dish or a side dish? 😏
