Best Overnight Patio Salad Recipes

OVERNIGHT SALAD (SEVEN LAYER SALAD)

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A perfect combination of layers dressed with a delicious homemade dressing makes for a gorgeous salad!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce (chopped)
2 cups tomatoes (diced, or sliced cherry tomatoes)
2 cups frozen peas (defrosted (uncooked))
½ cup green onions (or red onions, sliced)
8 hard boiled eggs (cooled, peeled and chopped)
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
8 slices bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
¾ cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Place lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl (or 9x13 pan).
Top with tomatoes, peas, onions and boiled eggs. Spread dressing overtop to seal the edges. Top with cheese.
Cover salad and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Top with bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 587 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

OVERNIGHT PATIO SALAD

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This is my most asked for recipe and it will impress your family and friends too. It is a very easy salad for Picnic's, Potlucks or BBQ dinners. It makes an easy One Dish Meal with Crusty rolls and fresh fruits also.

Provided by June Lerch

Categories Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 cups coarsley shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups coarsley shredded young spinach leaves
2 1/2-3 cups cooked small macaroni noodles, shells or 2 1/2-3 cups elbow macaroni, rinsed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
5 green onions with tops, sliced
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup cooked shrimp
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing (I prefer Kraft Zesty Italian, or your own)
chopped tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

Prepare the day before serving.
Starting with lettuce, layer the first three ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Scatter celery, green pepper and onions over macaroni layer.
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and seasonings in a small bowl.
Spread evenly over salad.
Break frozen peas apart and sprinkle over salad.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Combine tuna, shrimp and Italian dressing in a separate bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to serve, arrange tuna and shrimp mixture in center of salad.
Garnish along edge of salad with tomato wedges or cherry tomato halves.
Toss lightly just before serving.

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