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Layered Green Salad

If you were born in the 1970's then you've probably had layered green salad. A crunchy cool green lettuce salad layered with veggies, cheese, bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. This common potluck favorite is an easy side dish everyone always loves.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped, about 1/2 large head
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots, about 3 large carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups english cucumber, diced small, about 1/2 cucumber
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 medium size tomatoes, diced small cherry tomatoes halved work well
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed and well drained
  • 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin

Creamy dressing

  • 3/4 cup light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl whisk all the dressing ingredients well. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to use.

Layering salad

  • In a wide, deep glass bowl (this way you can see the layers) layer the first 7 salad ingredients.
  • Pour dressing evenly over the top of the peas and top with crumbled bacon and green onion.
  • Note: If making ahead, set aside the bacon and green onion until just before serving. Cover the bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place in fridge up to one day.
    Additional notes below.

Notes

Tips:
Use your favorite veggies and ingredients- Just make sure to start with the lettuce on the bottom and end with the dressing on the top. 
Here are additional ideas.
  • Red, green or yellow bell peppers
  • Spinach
  • Chopped artichoke hearts
  • Finley chopped broccoli or cauliflower
  • Frozen or fresh corn
  • Sunflower seeds (add to the top)
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Shredded chicken
  • Blue cheese (add to the top)
Use large salad tongs- This allows you to scoop all the way down to the bottom to get all the layers.
 
 
This recipe serves 8 people generously but could easily feed 10. Nutritional facts include 8 people.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Keyword Bacon, Cheese, Creamy dressing, Green peas, Green salad, Lettuce, Onions, tomatoes