Best 6 11 Layer Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the iconic 11-layer salad, a delectable dish that captivates taste buds and elevates any gathering. This culinary masterpiece boasts a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring layers of crisp lettuce, tender ham, juicy tomatoes, savory bacon, hard-boiled eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet peas, crunchy croutons, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing that ties all the elements together. Each bite offers a delightful journey through a medley of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more. Whether you're hosting a potluck, celebrating a special occasion, or simply seeking a satisfying and visually stunning dish, the 11-layer salad is sure to impress. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD



Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad image

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

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

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.

LAYERED SALAD



Layered Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
8 ounces baby spinach
8 Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, recipe follows, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces grated sharp Cheddar
One 10-ounce bag frozen peas, partially thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 eggs

Steps:

  • For the salad: In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad ingredients in the order they appear above, concentrating the ingredients around the perimeter of the bowl and filling in any gaps in the center with lettuce as needed. Start with a good layer of iceberg on the bottom, followed by the tomato wedges, spinach and Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. Sprinkle the egg layer generously with salt and pepper. Layer on the bacon, green onions and Cheddar, and end with the peas.
  • For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Pour the dressing over the top of the peas and spread evenly, bringing the dressing all the way out to the edges of the bowl. Sprinkle with the dill and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice to the pan on top of the eggs. Set aside to chill.

11 LAYER SALAD (OR JUST HOW MANY LAYERS DO YOU WANT?)



11 Layer Salad (Or Just How Many Layers Do You Want?) image

In looking for a good recipe (I saw several good ones)for a layered salad to take to a pot luck, I did not find exactly what I was looking for, so I decided to create my own. I used ideas from some of the recipes that I found here on Zaar.

Provided by Marla in California

Categories     Potluck

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 heads iceberg lettuce (or any kind of lettuce you prefer)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 cup frozen green peas or 1 cup frozen peas and corn, thawed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 chopped tomatoes
10 -12 slices bacon, well cooked
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup grated cheese, your preference (I used a combination of Jack and Cheddar)
olives or garbanzo beans
3 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2-1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4-1/2 garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Chop 1 head of the lettuce and place in a big salad bowl.
  • Chop other vegetables and eggs and place in layers on lettuce.
  • Layer the 1/2 of the chopped bacon and shredded cheese.
  • Chop the other 1/2 head of lettuce and place on top of the other layers.
  • Mix together dressing ingredients and"ice" the salad.
  • Top with remaining bacon and cheese.
  • Cover and chill for several hours before serving.
  • Just before serving, toss well to mix all the ingredients with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.6, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 861.5, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 10.2

MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED SALAD



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Looking for a flavorful, filling salad that works as a side dish or a main course? This is the recipe for you! The fresh, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean region are highlighted with vegetables tossed in a tangy-sweet lemon, honey and olive oil dressing, then layered on top of hummus, which makes for an extra-satisfying salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (12 oz)
1 container (8 oz) prepared hummus
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium English (hothouse) cucumber, chopped (3 1/2 cups)
1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together with whisk until well blended.
  • Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Place small dollops of hummus evenly over lettuce. Layer tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and feta cheese on top of hummus. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SEVEN LAYER SALAD



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I usually make this bacon, lettuce, onion, pea, cheese and cauliflower layered salad in a large flat bowl. There's never too much because everybody loves it! You can vary the salad by substituting green onions for red, jack cheese for the Cheddar, etc.

Provided by Leah Mae

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
  • In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 667.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

11 LAYER SALAD



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I love the classic 7 layer salad and I love veggies so I just kept adding more ingredients and now it's an 11 layer salad. I made it for Thanksgiving one year and it was the talk of the party and gobbled up fast. I have been told this is the best layer salad recipe ever and I am asked to bring it to all holiday dinners. I think the double layering is the key. This makes a big salad!

Provided by Melly2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 -9 ounce) bags fancy lettuce (I use one bag American blend and one bag of fancy lettuce like romaine or even spinach works great)
1 lb bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 small red onion (diced, can substitute green onions if desired)
0.5 (12 -16 ounce) bag frozen peas (thawed)
1 small green pepper (diced)
2 cups fresh cauliflower (cut into bite size pieces)
2 cups fresh broccoli (cut into bite size pieces)
1 cup fresh mushrooms (sliced)
cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3 cups mayonnaise or 3 cups Miracle Whip
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Cook, drain, and crumble bacon.
  • Mix mayonnaise and sugar until blended; set aside.
  • Cut onions, pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms into bite size pieces.
  • In large 9x13-inch pan begin making your layers.
  • Start with half of the lettuce.
  • Layer with half of the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Layer with half of the onions, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, shredded cheese, bacon, and peas.
  • Repeat this layering process one more time.
  • Top with cherry tomatoes cut in half.
  • Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Allow to set and cool in refrigerator before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Shred the vegetables finely so that they are easy to eat.
  • Layer the salad in a clear glass bowl so that you can see all of the beautiful colors.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad with a creamy dressing, such as ranch dressing or Thousand Island dressing.

Conclusion:

11-Layer Salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and visually appealing. With its variety of fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and crunchy textures, 11-Layer Salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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