Layered Ham Salad
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INGREDIENTS 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce, crisped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 large red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 (1-pint) size containers cherry tomatoes or 1 pint each red and yellow
cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, scored and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced green onion, with green tops
1 pound unsliced boiled ham, cut into 2-1/2 x 1/4-inch-thick strips
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup bottled oil-and-vinegar dressingDAY AHEAD - Cook frozen peas as package label directs; omitting butter; drain. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese.
In large salad bowl, layer, in order, lettuce, remaining cheese, red pepper, half of tomatoes, cucumber, remaining tomatoes, and green onion. Arrange peas around edge of dish; place ham strips in center. Spoon on mayonnaise; spread to edge to cover entire surface of salad. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Just before serving, pour bottled dressing over mayonnaise. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. To serve, do not toss; spoon down through layers.
Makes 10 servings