Sharon's 8 Layer Salad Recipe

Name: Sharon's 8 Layer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head lettuce, chopped into bite size pieces; 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced and drained; 1 large red onion, finely sliced; 10 ounces frozen green peas; ¼ cup mayonnaise (estimated); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 lb bacon; 5 roma tomatoes, chopped; 4 eggs, boiled; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 head lettuce, chopped into bite size pieces
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced and drained
1 large red onion, finely sliced
10 ounces frozen green peas
¼ cup mayonnaise (estimated)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lb bacon
5 roma tomatoes, chopped
4 eggs, boiled
⅓ cup parmesan cheese

1
In a large clear glass bowl begin layering the salad.
2
Place the chopped lettuce on the bottom layer.
3
The water chestnuts can be purchased sliced so drain and place on top of lettuce.
4
Place the sliced red onion on next.
5
Break up the still frozen peas and layer on salad.
6
With a spatula, dabble the mayonnaise over the salad.
7
The peas will get mixed in, but put on enough to create a 'sealing' layer of mayo.
8
Sprinkle sugar over mayonnaise.
9
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate salad overnight.
10
I go ahead and cook, drain and chop my bacon.
11
Boil, peel and chop my eggs, and chop my tomatoes.
12
Place each of these in a little cellophane or plastic bowl(separated) in the fridge overnight.
13
Just before serving, layer in the bacon, tomatoes, and eggs.
14
Either mix at the table or premix and serve cold.
15
Even better on the second day.

1770

kcal

Calories

161

Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head lettuce, chopped into bite size pieces, 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced and drained, 1 large red onion, finely sliced, 10 ounces frozen green peas, and more.

Yes, Sharon's 8 Layer 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.

Sharon's 8 Layer Salad

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