Recipe: Best Deep Dish Layered Salad
Description: This delightful salad not only looks appealing with its vibrant layers but also tantalizes the taste buds with its sweet and savory flavors. Gifted by a dear friend in a charming glass bowl, this recipe has become a staple for my family gatherings. The cook time may seem lengthy, but it’s worth the wait as the flavors meld together perfectly during the chilling process.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours (Chill Time)
- Total Time: 12 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 10
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lettuce | 2 cups |
| Broccoli florets | 2 cups |
| Mushrooms | 2 cups |
| English cucumbers | 2 |
| Mandarin oranges | 2 cans (drained) |
| Water chestnuts | 2 cans (drained) |
| Cauliflower florets | 1 cup |
| Celery | 1 stalk |
| Green pepper | 2 |
| Green onion | 1 |
| Red onion | 1 |
| Bacon | 1 package (cooked and crumbled) |
| Cherry tomatoes | 1/2 cup |
| Mayonnaise | 1 cup |
| Miracle Whip | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| White sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Curry powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Cheddar cheese | 1/4 cup |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 231.7
- Fat: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 5.3mg
- Sodium: 227.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5.9g
- Sugar: 12.2g
- Protein: 8.3g
Instructions:
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Begin by layering the ingredients in a large straight-sided glass bowl. Start with a base of lettuce, followed by broccoli florets, mushrooms, thinly sliced English cucumbers, drained mandarin oranges, and water chestnuts.
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Top the salad with lightly roasted almonds for a crunchy texture.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Miracle Whip with brown sugar, mixing until well blended. Add garlic powder to the mixture and stir thoroughly.
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Evenly spread the mayonnaise mixture over the layered salad, ensuring each ingredient is coated.
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Sprinkle parmesan cheese generously over the top of the salad for added flavor.
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Cover the glass bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-12 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill thoroughly.
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Before serving, garnish with crisp bacon crumbles, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, and grated cheddar cheese for an extra burst of flavor and color.
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Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors in every bite!
This Best Deep Dish Layered Salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious addition to any gathering or weeknight meal. Enjoy the compliments as your guests savor each flavorful layer of this delightful salad creation! 🥗
