Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad

Name: Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings (1 cup each).
Ingredients: 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings; 2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces); 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3/4 cup dried cranberries

This classic is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. —Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida

Ingredients

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover.
Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 206 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad in Taste of Home December 2014

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bhshook

Mar 28, 2018

I mix 1 cup Hellmann's and 1 cup sour cream with 1 pkg Hidden Valley Dressing mix - Yum!
JeannineMarie

Apr 14, 2017

I use green onions, and chopped hard boiled eggs. Then I slice a cucumber in half and rim the bowl. Adds a pretty fresh look and taste
angela32

Mar 11, 2017

I used green onion, instead of regular onion because I wanted a milder onion flavor and I omitted the cranberries. Delicious!
randcbruns

Jan 2, 2017

This have been a family favorite for years. This is a must for any potluck.
Angel182009

Dec 13, 2016

I'm not a big fan of salads but I loved this!! I served it for my church group carry in and I left out the bacon since there were some vegetatarians in the group. Even without bacon this tastes great and it's so easy to put together!
licorice lover

Oct 29, 2016

A wonderful tasting salad. Left out the peppers. But used everything else. Really like the review with the hard cooked eggs added (sounds delicious). Thanks a million to the person who submitted this one! Was a real hit at our dinner party.
ebohuch

Oct 9, 2016

You can't go wrong with bacon and cheese! I like to add a pressed clove of garlic, a tsp each of seasoned salt, ground black pepper and dried dill weed, and a dash of red wine vinegar to the dressing for some zip. Great recipe.
ms11145

Sep 25, 2016

I subbed romaine for the iceberg lettuce. Family likes it better. I've been making this salad for years. I usually put broccoli or cauliflower in it, but I didn't this time. I thought the cranberries was a nice touch.
WonkyGirl

Jun 22, 2016

This is the best layered salad (IMHO). Do add the cranberries, they make it special. This is good as a family supper, just add some cooked diced chicken and crusty bread on the side.
murrworm88

Jun 11, 2016

Oh yum! This was awesome. Thanks for hard-boiled egg suggestion. This will definitely be a summer staple!