11 Layer Salad Recipe

Ingredients for 11 Layer Salad

• 1 large head of lettuce (roughly 8 cups chopped)
• 1/2 pound bacon
• Red Onion
• Frozen Peas
• Green Pepper
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• Fresh Broccoli
• Fresh Mushrooms
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sugar

How to Make 11 Layer Salad

1. Cook 1/2 pound bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth.
3. Set the mayonnaise mixture aside.
4. Chop 1 medium onion, 1 bell pepper (any color), 2 cups cauliflower florets, 2 cups broccoli florets, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
5. In a large 9x13 inch baking dish, begin layering:
6. Layer 1: Spread half of a large head of lettuce (roughly 8 cups chopped) evenly across the bottom.
7. Layer 2: Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture over the lettuce.
8. Layer 3: Evenly distribute half of the chopped onions, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and 1 cup frozen peas.
9. Repeat Layers 1-3.
10. Layer 4: Top with 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved.
11. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning over the top.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.