Best 7 Layered Salad With Peas Recipes

Layered salad with peas is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its colorful layers of vegetables, creamy dressing, and crunchy toppings, layered salad with peas is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty side dish, this versatile salad is sure to satisfy.

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WORLD'S BEST 7 LAYER SALAD RECIPE

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This traditional layered pea salad recipe has been in our family for decades, and there's a reason it is still one of our all time favorite salads! It's perfect for potlucks or as an easy make-ahead meal. Crisp lettuce and veggies, creamy dressing, zesty cheese and savory bacon combine to make magic in a bowl!

Provided by Sara Garska

Categories Salad

Time 18h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 oz romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped)
1/2 green pepper (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 bag frozen peas (Do not thaw or cook)
1 1/2 Cup Mayonaise (Use real mayonnaise)
6 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Steps:

Layer your ingredients in a bowl in this order: Chopped lettuce, chopped green peppers, chopped sweet onion, contents of one bag of frozen peas, mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs, cheese, and bacon.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap or foil.
Refrigerate for at least 18 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 232 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAYERED SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
8 ounces baby spinach
8 Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, recipe follows, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces grated sharp Cheddar
One 10-ounce bag frozen peas, partially thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 eggs

Steps:

For the salad: In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad ingredients in the order they appear above, concentrating the ingredients around the perimeter of the bowl and filling in any gaps in the center with lettuce as needed. Start with a good layer of iceberg on the bottom, followed by the tomato wedges, spinach and Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. Sprinkle the egg layer generously with salt and pepper. Layer on the bacon, green onions and Cheddar, and end with the peas.
For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
Pour the dressing over the top of the peas and spread evenly, bringing the dressing all the way out to the edges of the bowl. Sprinkle with the dill and parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice to the pan on top of the eggs. Set aside to chill.

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. -Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SEVEN LAYER PEA SALAD

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My Aunt Mary Ann gave me this recipe. I don't like peas, but I like this salad! It is a great dish to take for a potluck!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories Vegetable

Time 12h

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, finely chopped
2 green peppers, finely chopped
2 red onions, finely chopped
1 can lesueur peas, drained
1 quart Miracle Whip
1 -1 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 bottle bacon bits

Steps:

Layer ingredients in the order listed above.
It is important to chop the lettuce, peppers and onions very small.
When spreading the salad dressing, make sure you cover the bottom layers completely, to the sides of the dish.
Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.

LAYERED PEA SALAD

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

Provided by ALC553

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 head lettuce (broken)
3/4-1 cup green onion, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas (defrost but DO NOT cook!)
1/2-1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 cup light sour cream
2 -3 tablespoons sugar
10 slices turkey bacon
1 -2 cup cheddar cheese, grated (I use 2%)
parmesan cheese

Steps:

Break salad and put in bowl.
Chop green onion, celery, bell pepper.
Dethaw green peas.
Cook bacon and crumble.
Mix Mayo, Sour cream and sugar together (this is your "mayo mixture" referenced below.).
Grate the cheddar cheese.
Layer ingredients in this order: (bottom to top).
-Lettuce.
-Green onion.
--Celery.
-Green peas.
-Green pepper.
-Mayo mixture.
-Turkey bacon.
-Cheddar cheese.
-Sprinkle the top with Parmesean cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 520.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 9.4

LAYERED PEA SALAD WITH CREAMY HERB DRESSING

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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves
2 (8.8 oz) packages cooked beets, diced
3 to 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
3 to 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
Freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled

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.

LAYERED PEA SALAD

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This delightful layered salad is filling and fresh at the same time. It is so versatile that it works for any time of the year--July 4th or Christmas. It's one of the better ways I get my kids to 'eat their peas'!

Provided by Kimberly Turnage Slater

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
bacon bits

Steps:

Stir together salad dressing and sugar in a large salad bowl or 9x13 glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Add peas and chopped green pepper, if desired, and mix lightly to combine. Spread the pea mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Spread the lettuce in an even layer over the pea mixture, and top the lettuce with a layer of the Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle bacon bits over the cheese.
Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 414.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Tips:

Using fresh, high-quality ingredients is key to making a delicious layered salad. Look for crisp vegetables and tender greens.
If you don't have time to make the dressing from scratch, use a store-bought vinaigrette or ranch dressing.
To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the layers and dressing separately and assemble the salad just before serving.
Be creative with your toppings! You can add cooked bacon, crumbled hard-boiled eggs, chopped nuts, or shredded cheese.
Be sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Layered salads are a beautiful and delicious way to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables. They're perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer barbecues. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a layered salad recipe that everyone will love.