BEST DEEP DISH LAYERED SALAD

Best Deep Dish Layered Salad image

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories Weeknight

Time 12h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

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2 cups lettuce, torn into pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups mushrooms, fresh,sliced
2 cups English cucumbers
2 cups frozen peas, thaw and drained
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup almonds, sliced,roasted
1 cup water chestnut, sliced
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped or rings
1/2 cup crumbled bacon, pieces cooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Miracle Whip (or use All mayonnaise instead of half and half)
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

In a large straight-sided glass bowl, layer the lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, cucumber slices, peas and drained mandarin oranges.
Top with lightly roasted almonds.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip with the brown sugar.
Mix well and add the garlic powder.
Spread mixture evenly over salad.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Cover and chill 8-12 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 227.5, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 8.3