Best 6 Quick Layered Lettuce Salad Recipes

**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors with Quick Layered Lettuce Salad: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**

Let your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Quick Layered Lettuce Salad, a delightful dish that combines fresh, crisp lettuce with a harmonious blend of flavors. This vibrant salad features a delightful layering of sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, savory bacon, tangy red onion, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds, all drizzled with a zesty dressing.

Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Quick Layered Lettuce Salad, where each ingredient plays a symphony of flavors. Discover a refreshing take on the classic Caesar salad with our Caesar Layered Salad, featuring grilled chicken, croutons, and a creamy Caesar dressing.

For a taste of the Mediterranean, our Greek Layered Salad offers a vibrant combination of feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onion, and a tangy lemon-oregano vinaigrette.

Craving an Asian-inspired twist? Our Asian Layered Salad tantalizes with its blend of shredded carrots, red cabbage, bell peppers, and a sweet and tangy Asian dressing.

Prepare to be amazed by our BLT Layered Salad, a hearty and flavorful combination of crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a creamy ranch dressing.

Lastly, our Taco Layered Salad takes you on a Mexican fiesta with layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and a zesty salsa dressing.

Embark on this culinary adventure today and savor the delightful flavors of our Quick Layered Lettuce Salad and its variations. Each recipe promises an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. Happy cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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 :

7-LAYER SALAD

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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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This recipe came from an old Pine to Prairie Cookbook that the recipes were donated to. The telephone Pioneers of America made the book. My mother gave me three of these cookbooks and our family has used a lot of the recipes. This book has recipes from people who live all over the state of Minnesota. This is Yummy and great for a crowd, picnic, or holiday get togethers!

Provided by Beaner in Washington

Categories Pork

Time 10h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head lettuce
1 cup celery, diced
4 hardboiled egg, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
8 slices bacon, fried and diced
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Tear the cleaned crisp lettuce into small bite sized pieces and place in the bottom of 9x12 inch cake pan.
Layer the rest of the ingredients in the order given, do not cook peas.
Add the sugar to the mayonnaise and spread over the top as you would frosting.
Top with grated cheese.
Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
Bacon bits can be used for bacon.

LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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This recipe is from Rachel, my MIL. She notes that it also is known as Green Pea Salad and that she received the recipe in 1984. Rachel suggests using red onions and crumbled feta and/or Parmesan cheeses. Time to prepare includes refrigeration time.

Provided by janem123

Categories Vegetable

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 head lettuce
1 (15 ounce) can baby peas
1 onion, finely chopped
2 -3 carrots, grated
1 -2 cup Miracle Whip (r)
1 1/2-2 cups grated cheese
1/2 cup bacon bits

Steps:

Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
Spread lettuce pieces in the bottom of a 9 X 13 casserole dish.
Layer remaining ingredients over lettuce in order listed above. (Spoon salad dressing in blobs and spread it as best you can.).
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 307.8, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 10.6

MOM'S LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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This is another salad my mother made that I really loved. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by Linda Smith

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 c iceberg lettuce(cut up)
1 c celery
1 c green and red peppers(diced)
4 small green onions(diced)
1 pkg peas, frozen petite
2 c mirical whip(or mayo which ever you prefer)
2 Tbsp sugar
4 oz grated cheddar cheese
8 slice bacon, cooked and diced

Steps:

1. In a 9x13 pan,put in order given.
2. Mix the mirical whip and sugar cover the peas.
3. Put cheese on top and add crumbled bacon
4. Cover and refrigerate over night.

Tips:

For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of lettuces, such as romaine, iceberg, and butterhead.
Be sure to wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly before layering it in the salad bowl.
Use a light hand when dressing the salad, as too much dressing can weigh it down.
If you're using a creamy dressing, be sure to chill it before using it, as this will help to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy layered lettuce salad is a perfect side dish for any occasion. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious salad, give this one a try.