Best Old Fashioned Layered Salad Recipes

WORLD'S BEST 7 LAYER SALAD RECIPE

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This traditional layered pea salad recipe has been in our family for decades, and there's a reason it is still one of our all time favorite salads! It's perfect for potlucks or as an easy make-ahead meal. Crisp lettuce and veggies, creamy dressing, zesty cheese and savory bacon combine to make magic in a bowl!

Provided by Sara Garska

Categories Salad

Time 18h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 oz romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped)
1/2 green pepper (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 bag frozen peas (Do not thaw or cook)
1 1/2 Cup Mayonaise (Use real mayonnaise)
6 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Steps:

Layer your ingredients in a bowl in this order: Chopped lettuce, chopped green peppers, chopped sweet onion, contents of one bag of frozen peas, mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs, cheese, and bacon.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap or foil.
Refrigerate for at least 18 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 232 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

OLD-FASHIONED LAYERED SALAD

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Use a glass bowl or other see-through container to show off the colorful layers. Prep time does not include chilling.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories Pork

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip Salad Dressing)
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 head romaine lettuce or 1 head iceberg lettuce, coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded swiss cheese (8 ounces)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 medium purple onion, diced
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped smoked turkey or 1 1/2 cups bacon
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped (optional)

Steps:

Stir together first 6 ingredients.
Layer half each of lettuce, next 5 ingredients, and, if desired, cucumber in a bowl. Spread half of dressing over top; repeat layers. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 209.9, Sodium 733.9, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9, Protein 16.7

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