Frosted Polynesian Salad Recipe

Name: Frosted Polynesian Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; 2 medium green peppers; 1 medium red onion; 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts; 3 medium carrots; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits; 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms; 1 head iceberg lettuce; Frosting; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 5 tablespoons sugar; Topping; 3/4 lb shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 lb bacon or 3/4 lb Bacos bacon bits, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
2 medium green peppers
1 medium red onion
2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts
3 medium carrots
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits
2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
1 head iceberg lettuce
Frosting
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sour cream
5 tablespoons sugar
Topping
3/4 lb shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 lb bacon or 3/4 lb Bacos bacon bits, crumbled

1
Cook peas as package directs and drain.
2
Remove seeds and finely dice green peppers.
3
Thinly slice onion and water chestnuts.
4
Pare and coarsely grate carrots.
5
Drain pineapple and mushrooms.
6
Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with lettuce leaves.
7
Layer vegetables and pineapple in dish.
8
Combine frosting ingredients and spread evenly over the top.
9
Cover dish and chill overnight.
10
Before serving sprinkle grated cheese and bacon on top.
11
Cut into squares.

1792

kcal

Calories

148

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, 2 medium green peppers, 1 medium red onion, 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, and more.

Yes, Frosted Polynesian 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!

Frosted Polynesian Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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