Overnight Layered Green Salad Recipe

5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

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

Servings: Servings

Calories: 263kcal

Author: Mindee

Cost: 15

Ingredients

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

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo and sugar. Set aside.
Layer the salad ingredients in a 9x13 pan, starting with the lettuces and followed by the carrots, celery, green peppers, cucumbers, radishes, and peas.
Spread the dressing over the top of these layers.
Top with the cheddar cheese and red onions.
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.

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