Best Make Ahead Layered Salad Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD LAYERED GREEK CHOPPED SALAD

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This party-perfect Make-Ahead Layered Greek Chopped Salad is a hearty affair, with chopped chicken, ditalini pasta and shredded cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup ditalini pasta, cooked
5 cups tightly packed chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup quartered cucumber slices
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Low-Moisture Mozzarella-Parmesan Cheese Blend
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 tsp. lemon zest

Steps:

Layer all ingredients except dressing and zest in large bowl.
Mix dressing and zest until blended. Add to salad just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

MAKE-AHEAD LAYERED CHICKEN SALAD

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This make-ahead salad is layered with the good stuff-from chicken and beans to veggies, sour cream and Cheddar. Sprinkle with crushed chips before serving.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) torn salad greens
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Southwestern Seasoned Chicken Breast Strips
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

Place salad greens in 4-1/2-qt. serving bowl; cover with layers of salsa, beans and chicken.
Combine tomatoes and onions; spoon over chicken. Top with sour cream and cheese. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
Sprinkle with chips just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 17 g

MAKE AHEAD LAYERED SALAD

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This is a great make ahead recipe that's perfect for summer barbecues.

Provided by Annelise Friedman @Annelise_Friedman

Categories Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 - head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 cup(s) spinach
8 - hard boiled eggs, chopped
4 - tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch(es) green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cup(s) grated cheddar cheese
1 10 oz bag(s) frozen corn (or peas), thawed
DRESSING
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) sour cream
1/2 cup(s) mayo