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Layered Salad Recipe

Delicious Layered Salad Recipe: Make-Ahead for Easy Meals

This Layered Salad Recipe is perfect for make-ahead meals and offers vibrant flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 head Leaf Lettuce can substitute with spinach or mixed greens
  • 1 medium Red Onion soak in cold water to mellow flavor
For the Layers
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas add them frozen
  • 1 can Water Chestnuts can skip if preferred
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese can substitute with dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup Artichoke Hearts substitutes can include pickles or other veggies
  • 1 cup Black Olives can omit or use green olives
  • 1 cup Bacon can substitute with turkey bacon or omit
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with dairy-free sour cream

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch glass dish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a 13x9-inch glass dish, layer torn leaf lettuce as the base.
  2. Sprinkle sliced red onion evenly over the lettuce.
  3. Add frozen peas directly onto the onions, followed by drained water chestnuts.
  4. Sprinkle one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese, then add chopped artichoke hearts, drained black olives, and crumbled bacon on top.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
  6. Spread the creamy dressing over the layers of the salad, ensuring full coverage.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top and cover tightly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, ideally overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are dry before layering to avoid sogginess. Customize ingredients based on personal preference or seasonality.

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