Daily Meal Journal

Layered Salad

Bring this layered salad recipe to a potluck, and everyone will be wowed! It has greens, boiled egg, bacon, tomato, peas, cheese, onion, and a creamy dressing.

By Ree Drummond   Published: Aug 30, 2010

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Layered Salad
Yields:
12 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins

Ralph SmithYields: 12 serving(s)Prep Time: 30 minsTotal Time: 30 minsSavePrintBehold: this is one of the most beautiful spring salads you'll ever see! This layered salad is a staple at potlucks and luncheons in my neck of the woods. You can vary the ingredients according to your taste and what you have in your fridge. Just use whatever makes your skirt fly up! The ingredients are stacked in a pretty glass bowl so every layer can be seen in all its colorful beauty.

But the true sign of a layered salad is what goes on top: an incredibly simple salad dressing (here are my favorite salad dressing recipes!), which is spread evenly over the top so as to "seal in" the ingredients below. After that, it's refrigerated, then tossed on site just before serving.

This is one of the best picnic side dishes because it's cool, crisp, and perfectly complements grilled meats, or even a glazed ham at Easter dinner.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1
    To make the salad: Layer the salad ingredients in a clear glass bowl starting with the lettuce, concentrating the ingredients around the perimeter of the bowl and filling in the center with lettuce, if needed. End with the layer of peas.
  2. Step 2
    To make the dressing: Combine ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well. Pour over the top of the peas and spread to cover, bringing the dressing all the way out to the edges of the bowl. Sprinkle with fresh dill.
  3. Step 3
    Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Toss just before serving.