24 Hour Vegetable Salad Recipe

Name: 24 Hour Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn (or spinach or your favorite lettuce); 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (or some of each) or 1 cup broccoli floret (or some of each); 1 cup shredded carrot; 2 eggs, hard boiled and sliced; 6 slices bacon, crisp cooked, drained and crumbled; 3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese (or ??) or 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (or ??); 2 green onions, sliced; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Place lettuce in the bottom of a bowl about 8 inches in diameter. If desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Layer mushrooms/broccoli. Then layer carrots.
3
Arrange egg slices and bacon over vegetables.
4
Top with 1/2 cup of cheese and the green onions.
5
For the dressing, combine mayo, lemon juice and dillweed. Spread dressing over the top of salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6
Cover and chill for 2-24 hours.
7
Before serving, toss to coat the vegetables.
8
Sprinkle with additional sliced green onion, bacon bits and or cheese if desired.

1140

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn (or spinach or your favorite lettuce), 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (or some of each) or 1 cup broccoli floret (or some of each), 1 cup shredded carrot, 2 eggs, hard boiled and sliced, and more.

Yes, 24 Hour Vegetable Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

24 Hour Vegetable Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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