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April 3, 2023 Side Dishes

Make Ahead Layered Salad Recipe

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When I first had this make ahead layered salad I thought it had to be a difficult salad recipe to make. LIttle did I know it was easy! Just a few ingredients and you will have a hit on your hands. This is a great recipe if you are in a crunch for time. The ingredients are inexpensive but come together into a delicious salad that your family and guests will love! This recipe is great for picnics or holidays and would go great with my spiced baked ham recipe! This year round recipe will be one you hold on to. We have been making it for years!

Ingredients for the make ahead layered salad

The ingredients are simple! Most of the ingredients you could have on hand. Iceberg lettuce, onions, bell pepper, parmesan cheese, frozen peas, mayonnaise, bacon, and sugar. They are all relatively inexpensive and are available at your local grocery store. I am sure you could replace the bacon with some other meat.

Putting the salad together

The make ahead layered salad could not be easier to put together! Start by placing the diced iceberg in the bottom of an appropriately sized bowl. Next, layer the peppers, peas, and any other veggies you may like. Banana peppers, celery, broccoli, etc. Mayonnaise is next followed by onion, bacon, cheese, and sugar. Once the salad has chilled in the fridge for at least a few hours, you can mix the salad and serve.

I have found that this salad is one of the most delicious and simple salads to make. I have served it as a main dish and as a side salad. It goes with so many meals! Burgers, ham, barbecue, and more! Perfect for the summer holidays!

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Make ahead layered salad from cleveland cooking. Lettuce, mayo, sugar, parmesan cheese, peas, bacon, onions, and bell peppers.

Make Ahead Layer Salad

When I first had this make ahead layered salad I thought it had to be a difficult salad recipe to make. But it's ready in no time! Your guests will love it!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cooking bacon: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, make ahead, salad
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 429kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 1 12 ounce bag of frozen peas
  • 2 cups of mayonnaise
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 pound of crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup of sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, layer lettuce, bell peppers, and frozen peas.
  • Next, spread mayonnaise. Then layer onion, bacon, parmesan cheese, and sugar in order.
  • Refrigerate up to 24 in advance.
  • Toads salad before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 14 servings | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1223IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
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Hi I'm Dan Harper! I was a stay at home dad of twins when our kids were young and enjoyed finding recipes to make mealtime fun and that encouraged our kids to be adventurous eaters. I am sharing our go-to recipes we have loved over the years along with new ones I have created along the way. Enjoy!

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