Best 5 Deep Dish Layered Salad Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our layered salad extravaganza. This deep-dish delight is not just a salad; it's an edible masterpiece. Layer upon layer of garden-fresh vegetables, savory proteins, and creamy dressings create a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With variations ranging from the classic Caesar to a south-of-the-border fiesta, our recipe collection offers a salad experience like no other. Grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
OVERNIGHT SALAD (SEVEN LAYER SALAD)
A perfect combination of layers dressed with a delicious homemade dressing makes for a gorgeous salad!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Place lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl (or 9x13 pan).
- Top with tomatoes, peas, onions and boiled eggs. Spread dressing overtop to seal the edges. Top with cheese.
- Cover salad and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with bacon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 587 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FAVORITE LAYERED SALAD
This salad offers the best that summer produce has to offer, and it looks so beautiful layered in a glass bowl. It's almost too pretty to dig into...almost! And it's perfect for potlucks. -Jodi Anderson, Overbrook, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl, combine romaine and spinach. Layer with mushrooms, tomatoes, carrot, onion, pepper, cucumber and peas. Combine Miracle Whip and sugar; spread over peas. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
DIG-DEEP LAYERED SUMMER SALAD
This layered salad has a different taste and texture all the way through. Dig deep to the bottom to get the best mix.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place wheat berries in a small stockpot over high heat, and add 2 quarts water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the berries until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain in a colander, and transfer to a large glass serving bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, and celery seed. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in olive oil until completely combined. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over the wheat berries.
- Arrange celery slices over wheat berries, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing. Cover celery with cherries, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing.
- Crumble half the blue cheese over the top of the cherries, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing.
- In a medium bowl, toss together shredded cabbage and 3 tablespoons dressing; layer cabbage over the blue cheese. Layer carrots over cabbage, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing. Crumble the remaining blue cheese over the carrots, and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Cover the salad, and transfer to the refrigerator for 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Remove the salad from the refrigerator, and serve at room temperature.
DEEP DISH LAYERED SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the eggs from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
BEST DEEP DISH LAYERED SALAD
This is a wonderful sweet salad and it looks good and tastes good as well. A friend gave me the glass bowl with the recipe as a birthday gift. I often cut the recipe down and make it for a little family get-together! The cook time is the actual chill time!
Provided by Scandigirl
Categories Weeknight
Time 12h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large straight-sided glass bowl, layer the lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, cucumber slices, peas and drained mandarin oranges.
- Top with lightly roasted almonds.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip with the brown sugar.
- Mix well and add the garlic powder.
- Spread mixture evenly over salad.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Cover and chill 8-12 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 227.5, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 8.3
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your salad. Use fresh, ripe vegetables and fruits, and opt for high-quality cheese and dressing.
- Layer the salad in a clear glass bowl: This will allow you to show off the beautiful layers of the salad and make it more visually appealing.
- Use a variety of textures and flavors: Include a mix of crunchy, soft, sweet, and savory ingredients to create a salad that is both interesting and delicious.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can weigh down the salad and make it soggy.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help to keep the salad crisp and refreshing.
Conclusion:
A deep-dish layered salad is a beautiful and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its variety of flavors and textures, it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and easy-to-make salad, give this recipe a try.
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