Dallas' Layered Salad

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Hubby Dallas makes this layered salad for all get-togethers. The family, including the kids, just love this salad. There are never any leftovers. I know it sounds weird, but the secret is the sugar—don't leave it out.

very close image of bacon topped layered lettuce salad
Prep Time:
50 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Refrigerate Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 pounds bacon

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 cups chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped green onions, green part only

  • 2 cups chopped green bell pepper

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen baby petite peas

  • 2 cups mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay bacon strips in a single layer on the sheet.

  2. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Chop bacon when cooled.

  3. In a 10 1/2-inch round, 4-inch-deep dish, layer in the following in order: torn lettuce, celery, green onions, bell pepper, water chestnuts, peas, mayonnaise. Spread mayonnaise evenly over the peas. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Layer on Parmesan cheese. Top with bacon.

  4. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

539 Calories
42g Fat
15g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 539
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1399mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 614mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.