Midwestern Woman

Quick Recipe to take to your next potluck, or carry-in: It’s from my own recipe card box, but many people have one like it.


Layered Salad

Serves 8 people
(Must be made ahead & refrigerated!)

1 head lettuce, broken
½ cup green pepper, chopped
1 onion, diced
½ cup celery, diced
1 10 oz pkg frozen green peas, thawed but not cooked
2 cups Hellmann’s mayonnaise mixed with 2 Tbsp. sugar
1 4-oz pkg cheddar cheese, shredded
6-8 bacon strips, fried & crumbled (may use packed real bacon bits)
Salt/pepper
Parmesan cheese, grated

*In a bowl, layer first 8 ingredients in order given.
*Chill for 24 hours.
*When ready to serve, salt/pepper to taste, toss & top with parmesan cheese.


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