Dee's Layered Salad Recipe

Name: Dee's Layered Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped; 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 small green onions, chopped; 1 bunch celery, chopped; salt and pepper; ¼ cup sugar; 1 dozen egg, boiled, peeled and sliced; 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen green peas; 1 (30 ounce) jar mayonnaise; 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Servings: persons

1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 small green onions, chopped
1 bunch celery, chopped
salt and pepper
¼ cup sugar
1 dozen egg, boiled, peeled and sliced
1 (12 ounce) bag frozen green peas
1 (30 ounce) jar mayonnaise
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1
In a very large bowl (I mean HUGE, even a large stock pot would do in a pinch, or a punch bowl), mix together both lettuces, and squeeze extra water out of lettuce with paper towels, until mostly dry.
2
Layer the chopped bell pepper, green onion and celery over lettuce.
3
Top with a layer of the frozen green peas.
4
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and layer sugar evenly over top.
5
Next layer the sliced eggs.
6
Spread the mayo over eggs with a rubber spatula, making sure the mayo seals the edges.
7
Sprinkle cheese over, and then layer the cooked bacon.
8
Cover bowl with foil and refrigerate overnight.
9
When ready to serve, toss salad until all ingredients are mixed well.

1491

kcal

Calories

119

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped, 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 3 small green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dee's Layered 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!

Dee's Layered Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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