Best 8 8 Layer Salad Recipes

8-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Let cool, then chop.
• Meanwhile, place 1/4 of the lettuce in the bottom of a trifle bowl or large glass bowl. Top with the peas and then another 1/4 of the lettuce. Top with the carrots.
• Arrange the eggs on top, facing them outwards against the side of the bowl. Top with another 1/4 of the lettuce, corn, then the remaining lettuce.
• Sprinkle with the cheese, then top with the tomatoes and bacon. Serve with the herb ranch dressing on the side.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Makes about 2 cups.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

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.

GRANNY'S EIGHT LAYER, EIGHT HOUR SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl (I use a glass one as it is prettier), layer the ingredients in the order listed.
• 2. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED SALAD

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.

EIGHT-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the farro with the stock or water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain off any excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, a few pinches of salt, a few turns of pepper and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
• Make the dressing by combining the yogurt, basil, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large glass serving bowl, layer the farro, kale, squash, prosciutto, shallots, dressing, Parmesan and almonds. Finish with the remaining basil and a few turns of pepper.

8 LAYER JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve 1 pkg of jello in l ½ cups of Boiling water- (one at a time).
• Pour into 9 X 13 pan and let gel in level frig-.
• (yes you need to make sure your frig is level).
• In saucepan, combine 2 cups milk and 1 cup sugar, bring to boil.
• (careful not to scald) when boiling starts remove from heat.
• In mean time, dissolve 2 env unflavored gelatin in ½ cup cold water,
• slowly add to milk mixture after you remove it from the heat.
• Let mixture cool then add sour cream and 2 tsp vanilla, mix well.
• Pour 1 cup milk mixture over jello layer, let chill approximately 1 hour. Then carefully add next layer of jello, let chill approximately 1 hour or until solid.
• Continue until you have 8 layers (4 jello and 4 milk mixture).
• This can be made a day or two in advance.

CLASSIC LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Layer lettuce, onions, peas and ham in large straight-sided clear glass bowl.
• Mix mayo, Parmesan and sugar; spread over salad to seal. Refrigerate several hours or up to 24 hours.
• Top with cheddar and tomatoes just before serving; toss gently.

EIGHT LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• In large glass salad bowl, arrange spinach seasoned with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Press down.
• Add layers of bacon, eggs, and lettuce.
• Press down.
• Season again with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Add layers of peas and onion.
• Combine mayonnaise and sour cream and completely cover salad.
• Top with cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Toss just before serving.