Pretty Awesome Layered Salad Recipes

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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

Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad image

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.

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

PRETTY LAYERED SALAD

A salad like this one is an appealing accompaniment to almost any dinner. You can change the mix of ingredients to include layers of your favorites. I like the tangy vinaigrette dressing with it, but ranch and other types are also very good. -Elaine Anderson Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Pretty Layered Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, layer the spinach, bacon, carrot, eggs, romaine, red pepper, croutons and Parmesan cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Ingredients

5 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup grated carrot
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
5 cups torn romaine
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into rings
1/2 cup salad croutons
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

FAVORITE LAYERED SALAD

This salad offers the best that summer produce has to offer, and it looks so beautiful layered in a glass bowl. It's almost too pretty to dig into...almost! And it's perfect for potlucks. -Jodi Anderson, Overbrook, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Favorite Layered Salad image

Steps:

In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, combine romaine and spinach. Layer with mushrooms, tomatoes, carrot, onion, pepper, cucumber and peas. Combine Miracle Whip and sugar; spread over peas. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 cups torn romaine
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup Miracle Whip Light
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon