Layered Summertime Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Summertime Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (8 ounces) or 2 cups twist pasta (8 ounces); 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup); 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled; 1 cup mayonnaise; ½ cup shredded swiss cheese (2 ounces); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 cups bite-size pieces salad greens; 1 cup cauliflower, chopped; 1 cup broccoli, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups)

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (8 ounces) or 2 cups twist pasta (8 ounces)
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup shredded swiss cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups bite-size pieces salad greens
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups)

1
Cook pasta as directed on package; drain.
2
Rinse with cold water; drain.
3
Mix pasta, onions and half of the bacon in medium bowl.
4
Mix mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder in small bowl.
5
Layer salad greens, pasta mixture, pea pods, cauliflowerets, broccoli and bell pepper in 3-1/2-quart salad bowl.
6
Pour mayonnaise mixture evenly over top.
7
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
8
Sprinkle with remaining bacon just before serving.

1187

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (8 ounces) or 2 cups twist pasta (8 ounces), 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup), 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled, 1 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Layered Summertime 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.

Layered Summertime Salad

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