Layered Salad
I made this salad twice in the last week. It's a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is an oldie but a goodie, so I wanted to share it. I first had this at Thanksgiving for my husband’s family. My husband’s aunt made it, and I immediately asked for the recipe. Every time I make this, everyone always wants the recipe. So now I share it with you!
I made this salad twice in the last week. It's a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is an oldie but a goodie, so I wanted to share it. I first had this at Thanksgiving for my husband’s family. My husband’s aunt made it, and I immediately asked for the recipe. Every time I make this, everyone always wants the recipe. So now I share it with you!
- Carbohydrate 123.219200071279 g
- Cholesterol 91.7280000775423 mg
- Fat 118.862300099612 g
- Fiber 10.9470003676414 g
- Protein 10.5066000026842 g
- Saturated Fat 17.5263800146137 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (1127g)
- Sodium 3726.71800212048 mg
- Sugar 112.272199703638 g
- Trans Fat 5.58502000447357 g
- Calories 1548 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix up ranch dressing mix, mayo, and sugar.
- Set aside.
- Layer all ingredients: lettuce, cucumber, green bell pepper, celery, and green onions.
- Top with dollops of dressing and spread over veggies.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours to overnight.
- I serve mine in a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
- You can get a little fancy with a trifle dish if you would like.
- I just find it easier to serve in 13 x 9 dish.
Crisp ribbons of iceberg lettuce meet dense rounds of cool cucumber beneath a thick blanket of seasoned mayonnaise. Every component maintains distinct structural integrity when assembled with cold-handling precision. Working in a compact prep space requires careful organization before the first vegetable hits the bowl.
Timing and Resting Mechanics
Allow the assembled dish to rest in the refrigerator for at least three hours, extending up to an overnight hold. This chilling window achieves two objectives. The mayonnaise and dry ranch seasoning hydrate completely, while moisture from the vegetables equalizes across the layers without creating a watery pool at the base of the container. Build the structure in a standard 13x9-inch rectangular dish to maximize surface area for the cheese and bacon topping.Vessel Selection and Spatial Constraints
A tall glass trifle dish reveals the interior architecture through transparent walls, but shallow rectangular pans offer superior utility in crowded refrigerators. Standard casserole glassware fits easily beneath refrigerator shelves spaced only six inches apart. Press the mayonnaise dressing evenly across the top layer of vegetables to seal the edges completely, preventing air from oxidizing the cut surfaces of the green onions and bell peppers during the extended cold rest.
