24 HOUR VEGETABLE SALAD

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One of those recipes that you can make a day ahead and get out of your way and not be pressed for time the day of your dinner party or social event. I have had this recipe for over 20 years and it is still one of my favorite veggie recipes. It seems to go really well with everything I've paired it with, but is a real hit with...

Provided by Kelli Harvey

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small head of lettuce
1 c diced celery
1/2 c diced green pepper (optional)
1 can(s) peas, boiled, cooled and drained
1 small diced onion
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp mustard
1/3 c flour
1/2 c water
1/2 c brown vinegar
mayonaise
crumbled bacon (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a 9 X 13 pan, layer all the vegetables in the order listed above.
  • 2. Combine all but mayonaise of the remaining ingredients in a sauce pan. Stir CONSTANTLY over medium-low heat until the mixture is thick. Remove from heat. Use mayonaise, a little at a time, to thin the mixture down to about cake batter consistency. Allow to cool and spread completely over layered vegetables in pan.
  • 3. Top dressing with crumbled bacon and/or shredded cheese, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Khalia Wilson
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to make and transport, and it's delicious.


Lori Steele
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Rosemary Dube
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of vegetables and the dressing is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.