Sure! Here’s a delightful recipe for Deep Dish Layered Salad that’s perfect for potlucks, quick gatherings, or simply enjoying at home with family and friends. 🥗
Deep Dish Layered Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 heads of lettuce, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
Instructions:
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Prepare the Eggs:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then cover the saucepan, remove it from heat, and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once done, remove the eggs from the hot water, cool them, peel, and chop them.
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Layer the Salad:
- In a large bowl, start by layering half of the chopped lettuce at the bottom.
- Follow with layers of sliced celery, diced green bell pepper, chopped green onion, sliced mushrooms, thawed green peas, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Top the layered vegetables with the remaining lettuce.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, brown sugar, garlic powder, and curry powder until well combined.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Spread the prepared dressing evenly over the top of the layered salad in the bowl.
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Final Touches:
- Sprinkle the salad with bacon bits and grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and texture.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the deep dish layered salad until ready to serve.
- This salad is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together deliciously.
Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Deep Dish Layered Salad as a side dish or a standalone meal. It’s a perfect addition to any potluck, gathering, or weeknight dinner, and its vibrant layers are sure to impress your guests! 🌟
