Behold: this is one of the most beautiful you'll ever see! It's a staple at potlucks and luncheons in my area of the country. You can vary the ingredients according to your taste and what you have in your fridge, and you can dress it up a bit with , Gorgonzola cheese, cubed ham—whatever makes your skirt fly up! The ingredients are layered in a pretty glass bowl so the layers can be seen in all their colorful beauty.
But the true sign of a layered salad is what goes on top: an incredibly simple
, which is spread evenly over the top so as to "seal in" the ingredients below. After that, it's refrigerated, then tossed on site just before serving.
This is perfect for a ! It's a cool, crisp complement to all the or even a at .
And it's purty.
What is layered salad?
It's a potluck classic! My mother-in-law used to make layered salad all the time and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The first step is to find a big clear bowl or trifle dish so you can see all the beautiful layers.
Next, assemble the salad: start with a base of salad greens followed by hard boiled egg, crispy bacon, tomato, green onion, cheese, frozen peas, and the dressing—in that order!
What's the best lettuce for layered salad?
Almost any sort of salad greens work well in this recipe. I use a mix of like iceberg and spinach, but you could do all iceberg, spinach, romaine, or arugula.
What kind of bowl do you use for layered salad?
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