Layered Chef Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Chef Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. quick cooking pearled barley; 1 1/2 c. boiling salted water; 4 c. torn lettuce; 2 c. cooked ham or chicken, cubed; 1 c. diced green pepper; 1 c. sliced celery; 1 1/4 c. mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. dill weed; 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/3 c. sliced green onion

Servings: persons

1/2 c. quick cooking pearled barley
1 1/2 c. boiling salted water
4 c. torn lettuce
2 c. cooked ham or chicken, cubed
1 c. diced green pepper
1 c. sliced celery
1 1/4 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. prepared yellow mustard
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. dill weed
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/3 c. sliced green onion

1
Cook barley in boiling salted water, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
2
Drain and cool.
3
Arrange layer of lettuce, ham, green pepper, barley and celery in 3-quart salad bowl.
4
Combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar and dill weed. Mix well.
5
Spoon mayonnaise-dill mixture on top of lettuce layer, spreading to edges of bowl.
6
Sprinkle cheese and green onion over mayonnaise.
7
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
8
Toss salad just before serving.
9
Great for buffet or Sunday night supper!

1041

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* 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: 1/2 c. quick cooking pearled barley, 1 1/2 c. boiling salted water, 4 c. torn lettuce, 2 c. cooked ham or chicken, cubed, and more.

Yes, Layered Chef 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!

Layered Chef Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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