Best 7 Layered Basil Salad Recipes

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Layered basil salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil creates a delicious and visually appealing dish. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your salad light and refreshing or hearty and filling, there is a layered basil salad recipe out there for you.

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EIGHT-LAYER SALAD



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup farro
3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock (or water)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and sliced into 3/4-inch cubes
A pinch of crushed red pepper
1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1 cup packed fresh basil (about 2 ounces), finely chopped, plus a little more for serving
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
5 ounces baby kale
8 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine the farro with the stock or water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes; drain off any excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, a few pinches of salt, a few turns of pepper and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Make the dressing by combining the yogurt, basil, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large glass serving bowl, layer the farro, kale, squash, prosciutto, shallots, dressing, Parmesan and almonds. Finish with the remaining basil and a few turns of pepper.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD



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Make this Layered Summer Salad part of this season's menu. This gorgeous Layered Summer Salad includes tomatoes, peas, red onions, mushrooms and more!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in 3-qt. bowl. Cover with layers of 1 cup cheese, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas.
  • Mix mayo, sour cream and basil until blended; spread over salad, completely covering top of salad. Refrigerate 5 hours.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 6 g

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD



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A little fresh basil in the dressing brings this make-ahead salad up-to-date. Substitute torn romaine lettuce for the spinach, if you like. For a dramatic presentation, serve this salad in a clear glass bowl. The salad must refrigerate for 5 hours, which is included in preparation time. This recipe is by Kraft.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Onions

Time 5h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups torn spinach
1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed, drained
1/2 cup kraft mayo mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

Steps:

  • Layer spinach, 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas in 3-qt.serving bowl.
  • Mix mayo, sour cream and basil.
  • Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad (gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the entire salad, sealing to the edges to lock in the taste).
  • Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 5 hours.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 244.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 7.3

LAYERED BASIL SALAD



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The basil in the dressing makes this salad stand out from the usual layered ones. The colorful ingredients look beautiful and taste wonderful together. It's especially impressive on a potluck buffet. -Marcy Cella, L'Anse, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups torn assorted salad greens
4 medium carrots, julienned
1-1/2 cups cooked macaroni shells
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 medium red onion, diced
3/4 pound fully cooked ham, cubed
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs, cut into wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-1/2-qt. glass bowl, layer greens, carrots, macaroni, peas, onion, ham and cheeses. In a small bowl, combine the first six dressing ingredients; spread over salad. Garnish with eggs if desired. Cover and chill for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

LAYERED SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING



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Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Blender     Garlic     Olive     Tomato     Side     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Basil     Fennel     Chickpea     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large heads of garlic
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 large heads of romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces (about 16 cups)
1 large fresh fennel bulb, halved, cored, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 15-to 15 1/2-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 12-ounce container grape tomatoes, halved
2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut off top 1/2 inch from garlic heads. Place garlic heads on foil, cut sides up. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Enclose garlic in foil. Roast until soft, about 1 hour. Unwrap; cool. Squeeze garlic from skins into blender. Add mayonnaise and buttermilk; puree. Add basil; blend until chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place lettuce in bottom of large glass bowl. Top with fennel slices, then garbanzo beans, olives, and tomatoes. Spread zucchini salad, covering. Spread dressing over zucchini. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: can be made 8 hours ahead.Keep chilled.
  • Just before serving, toss salad.

LAYERED BASIL SALAD



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Make and share this Layered Basil Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Petdrwife

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups salad greens (torn)
4 carrots (julienned)
1 1/2 cups macaroni (cooked, drained)
2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
1 red onion (diced)
3/4 lb ham (cooked, cubed)
1/3 cup swiss cheese (shredded)
1/3 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil (chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs (hard boiled, cut into wedges)

Steps:

  • In a 3 1/2 quart glass bowl, layer greens, carrots, macaroni, peas, onion, ham and cheeses.
  • In a small bowl, combine the first six dressing ingredients; spread over salad.
  • Garnish with eggs if desired.
  • Cover and chill for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 765.8, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 13.1

ITALIAN LAYERED SALAD WITH BISON PEPPERONI



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Layers of crisp, colorful greens and veggies topped with chopped bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning and a creamy basil dressing make a perfect lunch or dinner side salad.

Provided by The Bison Council

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     The Bison Council

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
1 ½ cups cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
1 (8 ounce) package bison sausage with pepperoni seasoning
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅔ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a 3-quart clear bowl place 3 cups of the romaine. Layer in the following order: tomatoes, bell peppers, fennel, the remaining 3 cups romaine, the mozzarella cheese, and bison pepperoni. Spoon Basil-Sour Cream Dressing over salad. Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill for up to 24 hours before serving.
  • Basil-Sour Cream Dressing
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, basil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 799.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes you can find. This will make a big difference in the taste of your salad.
  • Choose fresh basil leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but it won't be as good.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
  • Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the salad at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to shine through.

Conclusion:

Layered basil salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Experiment with different types of tomatoes, cheeses, and dressings to find your perfect combination.

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