Best 6 Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad Recipes

**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends crisp textures, vibrant colors, and a medley of tantalizing flavors. This delightful salad, carefully crafted with layers of fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, savory bacon bits, and a symphony of cheeses, promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Drizzled with a tangy and creamy dressing, this salad transforms into a harmonious union of contrasting tastes, making it an instant favorite among salad enthusiasts. Elevate your culinary adventures with the Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad, a dish that caters to both your cravings and your health-conscious desires. Discover the culinary artistry behind this layered masterpiece and embark on a delightful journey of flavors.

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LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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This is a great-tasting salad that can be made for most any occasion. It looks so pretty for a buffet or on the dinner table. My family loves it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small red onion, finely chopped
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Additional fresh dill

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, snipped dill, basil, salt and pepper; carefully spread over salad., Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. If desired, top with additional dill.

Nutrition Facts :

OVERNIGHT SALAD (SEVEN LAYER SALAD)

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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

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce (chopped)
2 cups tomatoes (diced, or sliced cherry tomatoes)
2 cups frozen peas (defrosted (uncooked))
½ cup green onions (or red onions, sliced)
8 hard boiled eggs (cooled, peeled and chopped)
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
8 slices bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
¾ cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

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

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.

MISS BETTY'S 24 HOUR LETTUCE SALAD

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A dear friend shared her version of 24 hour salad with me. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Peach822

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time P1DT30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¾ pound sliced bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded
¼ cup sliced onion
¼ cup thinly sliced celery
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

Spread the lettuce out on a large serving dish or bowl. Sprinkle the onion, celery, water chestnuts and frozen peas (unthawed) over the lettuce in layers. Spread mayonnaise over the top like a frosting. Sprinkle with sugar and grated cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Before serving, sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top, and garnish with tomato wedges, slices of hard-cooked egg, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 385.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

OVERNIGHT LETTUCE SALAD

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After much trial and error, I came up with this recipe for an easy side salad. When company's coming I don't want to be in the kitchen chopping vegetables, so I make this the day before. The idea for salting the lettuce is from a Cook's Country magazine article, and surprisingly it doesn't make the salad watery!

Provided by Cookin with Lin

Categories Vegetable

Time 8h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped, DIVIDED
1 teaspoon salt, divided
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 carrot, grated
3 green onions, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped (may use Green Pepper)
10 ounces frozen peas
6 eggs, hard cooked, chopped (optional)
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
3 shakes hot sauce (to taste)
1/2 cup feta or 1/2 cup blue cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

In large glass salad bowl, layer 1/2 chopped Lettuce, sprinkled with 1/2 teaspoons Salt. Then layer next 6 ingredients in any order you like. Top with other 1/2 chopped Lettuce sprinkled with 1/2 tsp.Salt.
In separate bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and spread evenly over top layer.
Sprinkle Cheese and Bacon over all. Refrigerate (8 to 24 hours).
Toss just before serving.

ERMA BOMBECK'S OVERNIGHT LAYERED SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)

Erma Bombeck's Overnight Layered Salad Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by rmille6277

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 med. size head iceberg lettuce, shredded (about 6 cups)
1 package (10 oz) frozen green peas, thawed slightly
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 3/4 lbs bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
(I use bacon bits)
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges.

Steps:

Cover bottom of shallow 3 to 4 qt baking dish with lettuce. Spread peas, water chestnuts, green onion, and celery on top. Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, seasoned salt and garlic powder in med. size bowl. Spread mixture in thin even layer over top of vegetables. Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. To serve, sprinkle with eggs, then bacon. Garnish with tomato wedges.

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp lettuce. Wilted or brown lettuce will not hold up well in this salad.
Layer the ingredients in the correct order. The dressing should go on the bottom, followed by the lettuce, vegetables, cheese, and bacon.
Chill the salad overnight before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the dressing to soak into the lettuce.
Serve the salad cold. This is a refreshing and light salad that is perfect for summer gatherings.
Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or crumbled bacon before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This overnight layered lettuce salad is an easy and delicious make-ahead dish. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or summer gatherings. The salad is packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, and bacon, and the creamy dressing is simply irresistible. Make this salad ahead of time and let it chill overnight for the best flavor.