Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Overnight Layered Salad

1 medium head lettuce, torn
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup sliced radishes
1/2 to 1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 1/2 to 2 cups diced chicken, turkey, shrimp or crab: OPTIONAL
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen peas, broken apart, not cooked
abt. 2 cups salad dressing
2 tsp sugar
1 cup grated cheddar cheese and/or 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3 hard cooked eggs, chopped
3/4 lb. sliced bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled (or some imitation bacon bits)
1 or 2 tomatoes, cut in small wedges or pieces

Place lettuce in large glass bowl. top with other vegetables, sprinkling peas over top last. Spread mayonnaise completely over top, sealing to the edges. Sprinkle with sugar, then with grated cheese. Sprinkle seasoned salt and garlic over all. Cover and chill 24 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped hard cooked eggs and bacon and pour tomato pieces on top. Serves 8 to 16. A section can be moved to a bowl and be tossed or just served as is. Only toss what will be eaten at that time.

No comments:

Extra Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust

 This comes from Gluten Free on a Shoestring. 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Gluten Free Flour  3/4 tsp Xanthan Gum  1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp K...