Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • One 1-cup serving (prepared with fat-free mayonnaise and nonfat Parmesan cheese topping and without bacon)
  • Calories:
  • 54
  • Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 262 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 11 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable.


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Make-Ahead Lettuce Salad

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"Make-ahead" is a magic word when you're serving a group and trying to minimize last-minute preparation. If you make this salad in a glass bowl, be sure to bring it to the table or buffet before tossing so everyone can see the pretty layers. -Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

SERVINGS: 14-16

CATEGORY: Low Fat

METHOD: Overnight Recipes

TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Directions:

In a 6-qt. bowl, layer half of lettuce, onion, celery, green pepper, water chestnuts and peas. Combine mayonnaise and sugar; spread half over the salad. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with the cheese and bacon if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours. Yield: 14-16 servings.

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