Best 3 Lindas Luscious Layered Salad Recipes

Indulge in a culinary delight with Linda's Luscious Layered Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic dish, often served at potlucks and gatherings, boasts a captivating arrangement of layers, each contributing a unique element to the overall experience. From the crisp and refreshing celery and onion base to the creamy and tangy sour cream and mayonnaise dressing, every bite is a journey through a harmonious blend of flavors. The addition of grated carrots, hard-boiled eggs, sweet pineapple chunks, and crunchy almonds adds a delightful mix of colors and textures, making this salad a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and tips to create this crowd-pleasing salad that is sure to leave a lasting impression at your next gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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.

LINDA'S LASAGNA

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This is my mother's wonderful lasagna recipe. It has been a favorite in our family for years!

Provided by RBLAIR

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
12 ounces cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
9 lasagna noodles
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown. Drain off all fat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir until combined and cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
While sauce is simmering, blend cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg until smooth. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover sauce with 3 noodles. Cover noodles with 1/3 of the remaining sauce. Top with 1/2 of the mozzarella. Place another layer of noodles and one of sauce over the mozzarella; top that with the cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining sauce.
Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and bake 15 minutes more, until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1625.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

BEST DEEP DISH LAYERED SALAD

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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

Ingredients

2 cups lettuce, torn into pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups mushrooms, fresh,sliced
2 cups English cucumbers
2 cups frozen peas, thaw and drained
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup almonds, sliced,roasted
1 cup water chestnut, sliced
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped or rings
1/2 cup crumbled bacon, pieces cooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Miracle Whip (or use All mayonnaise instead of half and half)
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

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:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
Shred the vegetables evenly so they cook evenly.
Don't overcook the vegetables; they should still have a slight crunch.
For a creamier salad, use full-fat sour cream or mayonnaise.
Add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Linda's Luscious Layered Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and crunchy nuts, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give Linda's Luscious Layered Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!