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Mar
07
2014

Layered Salad

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Layered Salad is an awesome make-ahead salad great for potlucks or family gatherings.
Layered Salad is an awesome make-ahead salad recipe great for potlucks or family gatherings.

I’ve made this salad twice in the last week.  It is major crowd-pleaser.  You may or may not be familiar with this recipe.  It is an oldie but a goodie, so I wanted to make sure I shared it.  I first had this at Thanksgiving for my husband’s family back when we were dating.  My husband’s aunt made it, and I immediately wanted the recipe.
Every time I make this, everyone always wants the recipe.  So now I share it with you!

The possibilities of veggies are up to you.  Some people add eggs, red onions, tomatoes, etc.  I keep mine simple with only green veggies.

Layered Salad

Layered Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1-2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 1/2 cups mayo (I use Hellman's)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Oscar Meyer "Real Bacon Bits"
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or colby jack

Instructions

  1. Mix up ranch dressing mix, mayo, and sugar. Set aside.
  2. Layer all ingredients: lettuce, cucumber, green bell pepper, celery, and green onions.
  3. Top with dollops of dressing and spread it over veggies. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits.
  4. Refrigerate at least 3 hours to overnight.

Notes

I serve mine in a 13 x 9 casserole dish. You can get a little fancy with a trifle dish if you'd like. I just find it easier to serve in 13 x 9 dish.

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So I mentioned I served this dish, twice in the last week.  I made it for a very special family gathering.  We had a tenderloin, twice baked potatoes, garlic bread, and this layered salad.  Everyone gathered at our house to find out what baby #4 will be!!  It was one of the most exciting days ever.   And the result was…

cakeIt’s a BOY!!!

 My sister did such a fantastic job making a gender reveal cake!  We are so excited and feel SO BLESSED!  We already have two girls and one boy, so this was just so great!!  If you missed my last post, I went into detail about life lately.

I must say that this was one of the most fun and exciting ways to find out what we were having.  We found out the very traditional way with an ultrasound for our first two kiddos.  For our third, we decided not to find out (which was an experience of a lifetime), and this time we thought we’d have a little fun!  Now for a name…

 

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I am a wife to an awesome husband, mother of four great kids, and a middle school math teacher. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks! Being able to share the things I make with others is so much fun for me. I have gotten so many cookbooks and torn so many recipes out of magazines! This is my way to really make use of them. I am starting this blog as a way to chronicle the recipes I’ve tried and pass them along. I hope everyone enjoys!!!
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Comments

  1. Erlene says

    March 8, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    I’m definitely making this salad. Pinned. Love the cake too…very neat idea.Visiting from Sat. Night Fever link party.

    Reply
  2. Lisa @ Pebbles & Piggytails says

    July 9, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I love this idea and it looks so good! I’ll be featuring this recipe at this weekend’s Saturday Dishes!!! Pinned it too!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      July 9, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks so much! It is always a favorite everywhere I take it!

      Reply
  3. Wayne Scott says

    November 6, 2014 at 7:36 am

    I love this recipe. My mom made something similar to this many years ago. I had totally forgotten about it. I am definitely going to try this during the Holidays! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      November 6, 2014 at 7:56 am

      Thanks Wayne! And the best part is that it can be made the day before!

      Reply
  4. Laura Shipley La Borde says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    This salad looks terrific and I think I may even add some more layers like maybe olives? Also I think I would makemine with spinach or a different kind of lettuce. It should still come out good, yes? Congratulations on your 4th baby!!! What a cute way to find out!

    Blessings,

    Laura

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      November 11, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Hi Laura! What makes this salad so good is that you can put all your favorites in it! Spinach sounds REALLY GOOD! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  5. Deuce says

    January 31, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Jaren,

    Does this keep well for a few days? Like, can I make it Sunday to take to lunch all week (or at least majority)? Thanks for the recipe, it looks delish!

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      January 31, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Hi Deuce! I would say it would be fine through Tuesday or Wednesday. It may get a little too soggy after that point. We usually make this at Thanksgiving and eat the leftovers for a few days and it’s fine. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Deuce says

        January 31, 2015 at 11:37 pm

        Thanks, Jaren. I figured at least midweek would work. Can’t wait to go through the rest of your recipes!

        Reply
  6. Lynn says

    March 14, 2015 at 8:05 am

    do you cook the peas before adding them?

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      March 16, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Lynn! No need to cook them. I put them in still frozen. They defrost overnight as the salad sets up. Sorry for the late reply! I’ve been out of town. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  7. Susan says

    November 9, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I have a problem with cutting up my lettuce ahead of time and it is brownish within a day.. this will stay fresh overnight and into the next day?

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      November 9, 2015 at 11:46 am

      Hi Susan! I have never had a problem with the lettuce turning brown in this recipe. I usually buy my lettuce the day I make it to ensure that it is fresh too. I usually make it the night before for a day event or the morning of for an evening event. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
      • Susan says

        November 9, 2015 at 12:01 pm

        Thank you for responding! I have a get together every Tuesday after work and I can never make anything prior as I go straight there from work. If I make this tomorrow morning the lettuce will still be good till 6pm?

        Reply
        • Jaren says

          November 9, 2015 at 12:17 pm

          Yes, Susan, I think it will be fine! Our family has made this for years and never had a problem. Cover it with saran wrap and you should be good to go!

          Reply
        • Ann says

          August 5, 2018 at 7:27 am

          Use a lettuce knife or plastic one. This shouldn’t happen then.

          Reply
    • Brooke Templeton says

      November 9, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Rip the lettuce, don’t cut it with a knife. Using a knife leads to the rust. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jaren says

        November 9, 2015 at 9:10 pm

        Hi Brooke! My mom always tears her lettuce too. Thanks for the tip!

        Reply
  8. Carrie says

    December 5, 2015 at 7:09 am

    Thanks for sharing this is one of my all time favorite salads at potlucks. I have never attempted myself but this seems really easy. Congratulations on the mew baby boy coming!! Good luck with choosing the name.😆

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 5, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      We love this salad too! Thanks for visiting Carrie!

      Reply
  9. Denise says

    December 24, 2016 at 5:50 am

    When you eat this do you add salad dressing to it or do you just eat it as it is?

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      December 24, 2016 at 7:32 am

      Hi Denise! You add all the dressing and spread it evenly over the veggies you have layered in the dish (step 3 in the above recipe). Enjoy!

      Reply

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