Best 4 Deep Dish Layered Salad Recipes

Welcome to the world of culinary art, where creativity meets taste buds. In this article, we embark on a delightful journey to discover the secrets of the iconic dish, "Deep Dish Layered Salad." Known for its vibrant colors, textures, and flavors, this salad is a masterpiece that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more. As we dive into the art of layering, we'll explore the perfect combination of fresh and crisp vegetables, tender meats, delicate cheeses, and flavorful dressings that come together to create a symphony of flavors in each bite. Get ready to be amazed as we guide you through the steps of assembling this showstopping dish, ensuring that every layer adds depth and complexity to the overall experience. Let's take a step into the world of layered salads and create a dish that's both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

7-LAYER SALAD

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Make this crowd-pleasing 7-layer salad for any occasion. Lettuce, tomatoes & cucumbers look so pretty layered & topped with bacon & cheddar cheese.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories cookout picnic

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
4 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes
4 cups seeded and chopped cucumbers
1 (16-oz) package thawed frozen baby peas
½ cup sliced green onions
2 cups sliced radishes
2 cups sour cream or light sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup sugar, optional
1½ cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

In a large trifle dish, layer lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.
In a medium bowl, combine peas and green onion and layer on top of cucumber. Layer radishes over pea mixture.
In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and, if using, sugar, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over radish layer, sealing edges. Top with cheese and bacon.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

DEEP DISH LAYERED SALAD

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It's the dressing that makes this salad so delicious. This can be made the night before, and you can also use grated Cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan.

Provided by Nancy

Categories Vegetable Salads

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 ½ heads iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
2 tablespoons bacon bits
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the eggs from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Layer 1/2 of the lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl. Follow with a layer of celery, bell pepper, green onion, mushrooms, peas and egg. Top with remaining lettuce.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, brown sugar, garlic powder and curry powder. Spread evenly over top of salad. Sprinkle with bacon bits and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 378.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

LAYERED SALAD

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This is a fantastic salad which is slightly similar to a caesar salad but with more ingredients for greater taste.

Provided by Ben Ross

Categories Weeknight

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 lettuce
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 small onion
1/2 cup chopped bacon
150 g frozen peas, thawed out
2 celery ribs
1 carrot
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise type salad dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup crouton

Steps:

Arrange lettuce at the bottom of the bowl (Preferably a deep dish).
Sprinkle cooked bacon pieces.
Cut and slice all of the vegetables except the carrots.
It's best to grate them.
Place all the vegetables on top of the bacon pieces.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Combine salad dressing and sugar in a separate bowl.
Spread over the salad.
Cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Before you serve toss the salad and add the croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 673.4, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 11.5

BEST DEEP DISH LAYERED SALAD

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This is a wonderful sweet salad and it looks good and tastes good as well. A friend gave me the glass bowl with the recipe as a birthday gift. I often cut the recipe down and make it for a little family get-together! The cook time is the actual chill time!

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories Weeknight

Time 12h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

2 cups lettuce, torn into pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups mushrooms, fresh,sliced
2 cups English cucumbers
2 cups frozen peas, thaw and drained
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup almonds, sliced,roasted
1 cup water chestnut, sliced
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped or rings
1/2 cup crumbled bacon, pieces cooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Miracle Whip (or use All mayonnaise instead of half and half)
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

In a large straight-sided glass bowl, layer the lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, cucumber slices, peas and drained mandarin oranges.
Top with lightly roasted almonds.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip with the brown sugar.
Mix well and add the garlic powder.
Spread mixture evenly over salad.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Cover and chill 8-12 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 227.5, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.2, Protein 8.3

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different variations of layered salad, so feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Make sure to layer the salad in the correct order. The heaviest ingredients should go on the bottom, and the lightest ingredients should go on top.
Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
Serve the salad with a light vinaigrette dressing. This will help to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.

Conclusion:

Layered salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its many different variations, there is sure to be a layered salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a side dish or a light meal, give layered salad a try. You won't be disappointed!