Sunny Layered Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN LAYERED SALAD

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Looking for a flavorful, filling salad that works as a side dish or a main course? This is the recipe for you! The fresh, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean region are highlighted with vegetables tossed in a tangy-sweet lemon, honey and olive oil dressing, then layered on top of hummus, which makes for an extra-satisfying salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (12 oz)
1 container (8 oz) prepared hummus
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium English (hothouse) cucumber, chopped (3 1/2 cups)
1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients together with whisk until well blended.
Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Place small dollops of hummus evenly over lettuce. Layer tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, onion, olives and feta cheese on top of hummus. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SUNNY LAYERED SALAD

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For our orangy occasion, I topped the colorful layers of this appealing salad with mandarin oranges. Presented in a glass bowl, it looks beautiful on a buffet. -Susan West North Grafton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and well drained
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin orange, drained
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook and stir almonds and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated. Spread almonds on waxed paper and set aside., In a large salad bowl, layer the lettuce, water chestnuts, peas, cucumber, tomatoes, cheese and oranges. Sprinkle with the sugared almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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.

SUNNY VEGETABLE SALAD

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A terrific mixture of crisp, chewy, fresh and sweet ingredients makes this salad taste as good as it looks. A nutritious vegetable like broccoli is a lot more palatable "dressed up" this way. -Char Holm, Goodhue, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 cups fresh broccoli florets
5 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with bacon and sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LAYERED SUNNY SALAD

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This salad looks great made in a large glass bowl, it is so colorful and tasty as well..a cool, tasty salad to serve at any time but great on a hot day.

Provided by Marian Arbour

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 c sliced almonds
3 Tbsp sugar
6 c shredded liceberg lettuce
1 can(s) 8 ounce water chestnuts sliced
1 c frozen peas thawed or fresh shelled peas
1 large english cucumber, sliced
2 c roma tomatoes cut into thin wedges
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 can(s) {15 ounce } mandarin oranges,drained
2 c strawberries sliced thick
dressing
1/4 c canola or vegetable oil
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp dijohn mustard

Steps:

1. In a skillet cook and stir almonds and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved and almonds coated, spread almonds on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
2. In a large glass bowl layer all the salad ingredients, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. In glass jar with lid add all dressing ingredients and shake, or put all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined...pour over salad and serve immediately.

LAYERED SALAD

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This is a wonderful recipe which can have ingredients added or subtracted. Even if there is only two of you to eat it, don't cut the recipe in half because I'm sure you'll want more.

Provided by FRANCESWOOD

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 13h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
1 large tomato, chopped

Steps:

Place eggs in a large saucepan and completely cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 12 minutes. Remove eggs and chill.
In a 9x13 inch dish, layer the lettuce, onion, water chestnuts and peas.
In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sugar, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Spread over the top evenly over the top of the peas. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Peel and chop hard-cooked eggs.
Remove salad from refrigerator and top with the bacon, eggs and tomato. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 124.1 mg, Fat 50.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 749.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

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I usually make this bacon, lettuce, onion, pea, cheese and cauliflower layered salad in a large flat bowl. There's never too much because everybody loves it! You can vary the salad by substituting green onions for red, jack cheese for the Cheddar, etc.

Provided by Leah Mae

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 667.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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