Miss Betty's 24-Hour Lettuce Salad

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This 24-hour salad was given to me by a dear friend. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Submitted by Peach822
Updated on January 22, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 day
Total Time:
1 day 30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¾ pound sliced bacon

  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded

  • ¼ cup sliced onion

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced celery

  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

  • 1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

  • 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges

  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Spread lettuce out on a large serving dish or bowl. Sprinkle onion, celery, water chestnuts, and frozen peas (unthawed) over lettuce in layers. Spread mayonnaise over top like a frosting. Sprinkle with sugar and grated cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  2. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

  3. Before serving, sprinkle crumbled bacon over top, and garnish with tomato wedges, slices of hard-boiled egg, and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
20g Fat
11g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 386mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 324mg 7%

* 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.