Best 5 Grandmas Layered Salad Recipes

GRANDMA MAX'S LAYERED JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the cherry jello powder according to the directions on the package in a glass mixing bowl. Put it in the fridge and let it set.
• Once set, prepare the dream whip according to the package and cut the cream cheese into small chunks, (if you're not a fan of chunks, you could whip it all together). Mix the cream cheese into the dream whip and layer it on top of the cherry jello. Let it set in the fridge.
• *You could save yourself time if you do step 1 and step 2 together and let both set in the fridge at the same time.*.
• Drain the crushed pineapple and rinse with cold water approximately 3-4 times to remove most of the acidic juice. Make sure to squeeze out the excess water with your hands.
• Make the lemon jello powder according to directions and let it partially set.
• Mix the pineapple into the lemon jello and layer over top of the dream whip mixture.
• Let set in the fridge and serve. (For the best results, put saran wrap over the salad and let it set overnight).
• Note: The dream whip should be one of the small envelopes.

GRANDMA'S LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Layer first 7 ingredients in large clear salad bowl (in order!).
• Mix dressing ingredients and pour evenly over top of vegetables. Don't toss!
• Sprinkle grated cheese and crumbled bacon on top of dressing. Seal with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

LAYERED PEA SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, add mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and herbs. Pulse until smooth. Refrigerate until you are ready to use.
• Layer your salad in a trifle dish. Start with the beets on the bottom in an even layer. Next add a layer of each lettuce, celery, blue cheese, and peas. Spread the dressing over the top of the salad and season with pepper to taste. Top with bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

GRANDMA'S SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare dressing in a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Add the oil, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, salt, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Shake until the sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate and shake well before using.

GRANDMA'S GELATIN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup water and lemon gelatin. Add 1 cup ice cubes, stirring until melted. Stir in pineapple. Pour into a 13x9-in. dish coated with cooking spray; refrigerate until set but not firm., Repeat with the orange gelatin, remaining water and ice. Stir in marshmallows. Pour over lemon layer; refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., Arrange bananas over gelatin. Stir whipped topping into dressing. Spread over bananas. Sprinkle with cheese.