LAYERED PEA SALAD

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This delightful layered salad is filling and fresh at the same time. It is so versatile that it works for any time of the year--July 4th or Christmas. It's one of the better ways I get my kids to 'eat their peas'!

Provided by Kimberly Turnage Slater

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
bacon bits

Steps:

  • Stir together salad dressing and sugar in a large salad bowl or 9x13 glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Add peas and chopped green pepper, if desired, and mix lightly to combine. Spread the pea mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread the lettuce in an even layer over the pea mixture, and top the lettuce with a layer of the Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle bacon bits over the cheese.
  • Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 414.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Renee Mcnish
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


leen sayed
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I've made this salad with both fresh and frozen peas. Both versions are delicious.


Imran dogar
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


T Aitchison
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I love the addition of the hard-boiled eggs to this salad. It adds a nice protein boost.


Muzaffar Ehab
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This salad is so beautiful and colorful. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Rosemary Ngakuka
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I've never made a layered salad before, but this one was so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Steve Gell
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover peas. It's also a healthy and affordable side dish.


Christopher Gibbons
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I love the combination of peas, carrots, celery, and onion in this salad. It's so simple, but so delicious.


Alilaiya Rashid
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This salad is perfect for summer gatherings. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Imogen Grassby
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Petro lubida
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This layered pea salad is a great side dish for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


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