Hearty Eight Layer Salad Recipes

8-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Let cool, then chop.
• Meanwhile, place 1/4 of the lettuce in the bottom of a trifle bowl or large glass bowl. Top with the peas and then another 1/4 of the lettuce. Top with the carrots.
• Arrange the eggs on top, facing them outwards against the side of the bowl. Top with another 1/4 of the lettuce, corn, then the remaining lettuce.
• Sprinkle with the cheese, then top with the tomatoes and bacon. Serve with the herb ranch dressing on the side.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Makes about 2 cups.

EIGHT-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the farro with the stock or water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain off any excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, a few pinches of salt, a few turns of pepper and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
• Make the dressing by combining the yogurt, basil, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large glass serving bowl, layer the farro, kale, squash, prosciutto, shallots, dressing, Parmesan and almonds. Finish with the remaining basil and a few turns of pepper.

LISA'S HEARTY 8-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Drizzle with oil; tossing to coat.
• Place lettuce in 2 1/2 quart glass serving bowl.
• Place macaroni on top of lettuce.
• Place eggs on top of macaroni.
• Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
• Layer ham, salami and peas.
• Combine mayo, sour cream, green onions and mustard; spread over the top.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for several hours).
• Just prior to serving, top with cheese.

HEARTY EIGHT-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
• Place the lettuce in a 2 1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with macaroni and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Layer with ham, salami, and peas.
• Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, and mustard. Spread over the top.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

MAKE-AHEAD HEARTY SIX-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. , Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with pasta and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with chicken and peas. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended; spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

HEARTY EIGHT LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil, toss to coat. Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2 qt glass serving bowl, top with macaroni and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with ham, salami and peas.
• 2. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, and mustard. Spread over top. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before serving top with cheese