Best 3 Overnight Lettuce Salad Recipes

Lettuce salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, a light lunch, or even as a main course. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This article provides three delicious overnight lettuce salad recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table. The first recipe is a classic Caesar salad with a creamy and tangy dressing. The second recipe is a Greek salad with a light and refreshing dressing made with olive oil and lemon juice. The third recipe is an Asian-inspired salad with a sweet and savory dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. All three salads are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.

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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.

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.

OVERNIGHT LETTUCE SALAD, MOM

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This is an incredible layered type salad. The parmesan gives it Mom's Italian twist...

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, chopped
1 head cauliflower, chopped
2 c mayo
1 onion, chopped
1 lb bacon, fried crisp
1/3 c parmesan
2 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

1. Crumble bacon, put all in a bowl in the order listed. Leave overnight. Be sure the lid on the container is tight. Serve.

Tips:

Use a variety of lettuces for a more flavorful salad. Arugula, romaine, and butter lettuce are all good choices.
Slice the lettuce thinly so that it will soak up the dressing better.
Add some chopped vegetables to the salad for extra crunch and flavor. Good choices include celery, carrots, radishes, and cucumbers.
Use a light and flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lettuce to soften slightly.

Conclusion:

Overnight lettuce salad is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light and refreshing, yet still packed with flavor. The best part is that it can be made ahead of time, so you can enjoy it without any last-minute hassle. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this overnight lettuce salad a try. You won't be disappointed!