Best Layered Salad Recipe

This incredibly easy and quick layered salad recipe is a weekly staple in my kitchen! The vibrant veggies and creamy mayonnaise create a flavor explosion that's surprisingly addictive. Perfect for a light lunch, potluck, or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 290.8 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Layered Salad

  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

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How to Make Best Layered Salad

  1. In a large bowl, add 8 cups of chopped romaine lettuce (or your favorite lettuce mix).
  2. Layer with 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms.
  3. Gently spread 1/2 cup mayonnaise evenly over the vegetables.
  4. Top with 1 cup frozen peas (thawed), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese), and 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

39g

Carbs

3g

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