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

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.

Michelle Gorostieta
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I'm going to make this salad again and again! It's so easy and delicious.


Torjoman Sheikh
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any meal.


Reno3 Pro
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I love the crunch of the lettuce in this salad. It's so refreshing.


Zain Waqar
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This salad is so simple, but it's so delicious!


Zohoor Nazari
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful.


Betsho Edwin
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This salad is so healthy and refreshing. It's the perfect way to start my day.


Kiran Punmagar
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Umer SARFRAZ
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This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch.


kevinchinwinwis
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce salads, but this one is amazing! The dressing really makes it.


Asana Kassimu
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This salad is so easy to make! I just threw everything in a bowl and mixed it up.


Jabulile Anna
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the lettuce is crisp and refreshing.


Matubar Khalil
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This salad is perfect for summer! It's so light and refreshing.


mike breezy
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Pat Sefa
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so simple, but it's packed with flavor.


Kausar Afridi
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I love this salad! It's so light and healthy, and the dressing is delicious.


Meg Smith
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! It's also easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.