• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Mindee's Cooking Obsession
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
×

Home » Salad Recipes » Overnight Layered Green Salad

Overnight Layered Green Salad

Published: May 6, 2022 · Modified: May 6, 2022 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Sharing is caring!

3.0K shares
  • Share330
  • Yummly
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

Let's take that traditional 7 layer salad and add a few more layers of fresh veggies! This quick, layered salad can be made ahead for a crowd or just for two. Topped with a tangy sweet creamy dressing, this easy salad is best to take to those summer picnics and family gatherings!

Layered lettuce salad served on a plate.
Layered lettuce salad served on a plate.
Jump to:
  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ingredient Notes
  • Couple Things You'll Need
  • Step by Step Instructions
  • Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips
  • Related Recipes
  • Overnight Layered Green Salad Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Pile the colorful layers high in a trifle dish or pre-plate individual servings!
  • Can be doubled or tripled for a crowd OR cut in ½ for two!
  • Has a few more layers than a traditional seven layer salad!
  • Homemade dressing included! No need to cart around bottles of dressing to go on this salad!

Ingredient Notes

  • Lettuces - While I used iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce, you may add or substitute chopped spinach or spring greens.
  • Peas - Frozen green peas or fresh peas are the best to use but canned peas could be substituted in a pinch. If you don't like peas this recipe works just as well without them.
  • Red Onion - you can substitute green onions.
  • Vinegar? - No vinegar in this dressing? Nope, I've never added it but if you want to, add 2 Tbs. of apple cider vinegar.
  • Mayo - you may replace ½ the mayo with ¾ cup of sour cream for a creamier dressing. You may also substitute miracle whip for the mayo but the dressing will end up sweeter.
  • Variations- This salad is really customizable to your tastes. If you want to add a thin layer of broccoli or cauliflower that works! Perhaps you have zucchini coming out of your ear! Add a layer or diced zucchini with the cucumber chunks. You really do have a lot of flexibility of ingredients with this recipe. Toss some cherry tomatoes on the top of the salad or sprinkle in some bacon bits, chopped hard boiled eggs, red bell pepper or green pepper.
Healthy vegetable ingredients to be layered for this salad.
Healthy vegetable ingredients to be layered for this salad.

Couple Things You'll Need

Image of 9x13 Glass Baking Dish

9x13 Glass Baking Dish

Buy Now →
Image of Cutting Boards

Cutting Boards

Buy Now →

Step by Step Instructions

  • In a small bowl mix mayonnaise and sugar with a whisk.  Set aside.
  • Chop up the lettuces, celery, red onion, cucumber, and carrots into small pieces.
  • Layer the ingredients in a 9x13 glass dish or in a deep large glass bowl starting with the chopped lettuce.
  • Layer the carrots, celery, radishes, peas.....
First 6 layers including lettuce, carrots, celery, radishes and peas.
First 6 layers including lettuce, carrots, celery, radishes and peas.
  • ....and cucumbers.
  • Spread the salad dressing over the top of these layers.
  • Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and red onions.  
  • Cover the salad with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Serve!
Cucumbers followed by mayo, sugar dressing then topped with red onions, tomatoes and cheese.
Cucumbers followed by mayo, and sugar dressing then topped with red onions, tomatoes and cheese.

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

How far ahead can I make this salad?

Only make this the night before you plan to serve it. Earlier than that will end in a soggy, watery and runny salad and nobody likes soggy salads. If you are still concerned about a soggy salad then just layer the vegetable part of the salad the night before, mix up and the dressing but wait to spread it on. Spread the dressing on at least 4 hours before serving though.

How do I serve it?

A set of salad tongs or a couple big serving forks work well to get this salad and all it's layers from pan to plate. You can pre-plate this in individual servings on plates or in bowls. This is also a great salad to layer in a jar for on the go lunches!

How long is this salad good for?

This salad doesn't really hold up well after 24 hours as the vegies begin to get soggy after that.

What do I serve this with?

Grilled meat like Chicken Kabobs or Marinated Chicken as well as other sides like Fluffy Lemon Jello or Cornbread Salad!

Related Recipes

  • Broccoli Ranch Cashew Salad
  • Roasted Loaded Potatoes
  • Frog Eye Salad
  • Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad

Have you tried this recipe? If so, leave me a rating and a comment below! And don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter to get my latest recipes sent right to your email! You can also follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Plate of layered green salad.

Overnight Layered Green Salad Recipe

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 4 Hours
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Let's take that traditional 7 layer salad and add a few more layers!  This quick, overnight  salad can be made ahead for a crowd or just for two.  Topped with a tangy sweet mayo and sugar dressing, this easy salad is best to take to those summer picnics!


Ingredients

Units Scale

Dressing:

  • 1 ½ cups Mayonnaise (use whatever kind you want (reduced fat, olive oil, etc.))
  • 2 Tbs Sugar

Salad

  • 3 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • 3 cups Shredded Romaine Lettuce
  • ½ cup Matchstick Carrots
  • ½ cup Chopped Celery
  • ½ cup Chopped Green Pepper
  • ½ cup Chopped Cucumber
  • ½ cup Sliced Radishes
  • ½ cup Frozen Green Peas
  • 1 ½ cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Chopped Red Onion

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl whisk together the mayo and sugar.  Set aside.
  2. Layer the salad ingredients in a 9x13 pan starting with the lettuces and followed by the carrots, celery, green peppers, cucumbers, radishes and peas.
  3. Spread the dressing over the top of these layers.
  4. Top with the cheddar cheese and red onions.  
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight before serving.

Notes

  • You can add 2 Tbs. of Apple Cider Vinegar to the dressing if you wish.
  • You may substitute sour cream for ½ the mayo for a creamier dressing.
  • You may substitute miracle whip for the mayo for a much sweeter dressing.
  • Don't make more than 24 hours ahead and keep covered tightly in the fridge.
  • This salad will become soggy after 24 hours.

Keywords: overnight layered salad, layered lettuce salad recipe, 7 layered salad recipe, layered salad with dressing

Did you make this recipe?

Tag me on Instagram @mindeescooking and hashtag it #mindeescookingobsession

Thanks for stopping by! Before you go, be sure to check out a few of my most popular recipes!

  • Easy Lemon Bundt Cake
  • Secret Ingredient Deviled Eggs
  • 4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce
  • Copycat Crumbl Oreo Cookies

Any nutritional analysis on this Site is based on an estimate, calculated by Nurtifox plugin (or other third-party source) from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

« Rich Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Best Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. L.S.

    May 07, 2021 at 10:11 am

    I have made this delicious salad many times! It is fantastic! You can basically add or omit anything you want and it still tastes great.
    Thanks.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. M.B.

    May 16, 2019 at 10:26 am

    I was surprised at how good this salad was! Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm Mindee! Not only do I love to try and create all kinds of recipes, I LOVE to share them! Teaching others how to be successful in cooking in their own kitchens is one of my favorite things to do! Learn more about me or jump right in and check out my recipes!

Follow Me On Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Best Side Salads

Forkful of italian pasta salad.

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Close up of this broccoli ranch cashew salad.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon

Bowl of macaroni coleslaw.

Macaroni Coleslaw Salad

Little bowls of Frog Eye Salad

Classic Frog Eye Salad (with Video)

Plate of layered green salad.

Overnight Layered Green Salad

A southern bbq chicken salad with barbecue ranch dressing.

Southern BBQ Chicken Salad with Barbecue Ranch Dressing

Watermelon sticks arranged for a picnic or party.

Easy Watermelon Sticks (With How to Video)

Simple Salty Cucumbers

Show Me More!!!

Top 10 Recipes

A little bowl of coconut pecan frosting.

Coconut Pecan Frosting aka German Chocolate Frosting

Three soft crumbl oreo cookies sprinkled with extra oreo crumbs.

Soft "Crumbl" Oreo Cookies

Watermelon sticks arranged for a picnic or party.

Easy Watermelon Sticks (With How to Video)

A deviled egg half on a plate.

Secret Ingredient Deviled Eggs

Slices of fresh white bread

Easy White Bread Recipe (1 Loaf)

A dipping bowl filled with tartar sauce placed on a plate next to some fish fillets.

4 Ingredient Tartar Sauce with Capers

Sticks of Italian Cheese Bread

Copycat Italian Cheese Bread

Slice of lemon bundt cake on a plate.

Easy Lemon Bundt Cake

90 Minute Dinner Rolls (Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners)

two loaves of french bread in a basket.

Homemade French Bread with Video

Check out my Web Stories!!!

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • FAQ

Social

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2020 Brunch Pro on the Brunch Pro Theme

 

  • 330Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Yummly
3.0K shares