LAYERED SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Layered Salad with Walnuts image

I love to cook and often make this refreshing layer salad. It looks so pretty in a glass bowl. Our friends really enjoy it, plus I can make it ahead of time. -Virginia Miracle, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 cup walnut halves
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
5 cups shredded lettuce
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss walnuts with the oil, garlic salt and dill. Spread in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once. Cool. , In a 2-1/2-qt. bowl, layer 2 cups lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, peas, 3/4 cup walnuts and remaining lettuce. , In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Spread dressing over top of salad (do not toss). Chill until serving., Just before serving, top with remaining walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 32g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.