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Overnight Salad

A vibrant seven-layer salad featuring fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and crunchy bacon, perfect for gatherings and easily made in advance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients

Salad Base

  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 8 pieces hard-boiled eggs, cooled, peeled and chopped
  • 1 piece green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small piece red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups frozen peas, defrosted

Additional Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 16 slices bacon, cooked and roughly chopped

Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Method

Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
  • Place the chopped lettuce on the bottom of a large bowl or a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • Layer the first five ingredients (hard-boiled eggs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, and defrosted peas) on top of the lettuce.
  • Next, sprinkle half of the chopped bacon and drizzle half of the dressing on top.
  • Continue layering the remaining ingredients in this order: diced tomatoes, green onions, and dried cranberries.
  • Spread the remaining dressing on top to seal the edges, then add the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, top with the remaining chopped bacon and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Overnight Salad is best served cold. Give it a gentle stir before serving. Pairs well with grilled meats and sandwiches. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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