Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head lettuce; 1/2 c. chopped green or red onion; 1/2 c. (1 stalk) celery; 1/2 c. (1 small) green pepper; 10 oz. pkg. (1 1/2 c.) frozen peas; 1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; 10 slices bacon or 1/2 c. bacon bits; 8 oz. can water chestnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
2
In a large bowl or 13 x 9-inch pan, layer lettuce and onion.
3
Spoon 1/2 cup mayonnaise evenly over top.
4
Layer chopped celery next.
5
Then layer diced green pepper.
6
Thaw and drain peas.
7
Layer peas.
8
Spread remaining mayonnaise over top.
9
Sprinkle sugar and cheese.
10
Fry the bacon slices and then drain and crumble.
11
Add bacon over top.
12
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
13
If desired, add drained water chestnuts.
14
Toss before serving.

1439

kcal

Calories

116

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head lettuce, 1/2 c. chopped green or red onion, 1/2 c. (1 stalk) celery, 1/2 c. (1 small) green pepper, and more.

Yes, Layered Mixed 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!

Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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