Overnight Layered Green Salad Recipe

Name: Overnight Layered Green Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head iceberg lettuce; 1 bunch green onions; 1 can water chestnuts; 1/2 red pepper; 2 stalk celery; 1 pkg. frozen peas (10 oz. size); 2 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 3/4 lb. bacon, crisp fried and drained; 3 hard-boiled eggs; 2 tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 medium head iceberg lettuce
1 bunch green onions
1 can water chestnuts
1/2 red pepper
2 stalk celery
1 pkg. frozen peas (10 oz. size)
2 1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 lb. bacon, crisp fried and drained
3 hard-boiled eggs
2 tomatoes

1
Core lettuce and slice thinly.
2
Spread lettuce over the bottom of a wide 4-quart serving dish.
3
Slice green onions and sprinkle on top of lettuce.
4
Drain water chestnuts and slice; sprinkle over onions.
5
Slice red pepper and layer over the water chestnuts. Slice celery and sprinkle over the peppers.
6
Break apart frozen peas and spread over the celery.
7
Sprinkle with the salt, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
8
Finely chop and sprinkle bacon next, along with eggs (finely grated).
9
Cover the salad and chill for at least 4 hours or to 24 hours.
10
Just before serving, cut tomatoes in wedges and arrange around the top of the salad.
11
To serve, use a spoon and fork to lift out each serving.

1801

kcal

Calories

164

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, 1 bunch green onions, 1 can water chestnuts, 1/2 red pepper, and more.

Yes, Overnight Layered Green 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!

Overnight Layered Green Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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