Best Five Layer Salad Recipes

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

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I usually make this bacon, lettuce, onion, pea, cheese and cauliflower layered salad in a large flat bowl. There's never too much because everybody loves it! You can vary the salad by substituting green onions for red, jack cheese for the Cheddar, etc.

Provided by Leah Mae

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 667.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. -Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FIVE-LAYER SALAD

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Try an easy carrot and cabbage salad in a new way - a colorful meal ready in 20 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup frozen sweet peas
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups (from 16-oz bag) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

In small microwavable bowl, place peas and water. Cover with microwavable plastic wrap, folding back one edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on High 4 to 6 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until tender; drain. Let stand until cool.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and salt.
In 1 1/2- or 2-quart glass bowl, layer coleslaw mix, carrots, tomatoes and peas. Spread mayonnaise mixture over top. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Toss gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g