Dig Deep Layered Summer Salad Recipes

LAYERED SUMMERTIME SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder; set aside. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; toss with onions and half of the bacon., In a large salad bowl, layer half the romaine, pasta mixture, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, red pepper, mayonnaise mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

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.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the yellow pepper, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a clear serving bowl.
• Repeat with remaining vegetables, tossing each in a different juice or vinegar and oil combination, spreading each in a thin layer in the bowl.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

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.

DIG-DEEP LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Place wheat berries in a small stockpot over high heat, and add 2 quarts water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the berries until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain in a colander, and transfer to a large glass serving bowl.
• Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, and celery seed. In a slow, steady stream, whisk in olive oil until completely combined. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over the wheat berries.
• Arrange celery slices over wheat berries, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing. Cover celery with cherries, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing.
• Crumble half the blue cheese over the top of the cherries, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing.
• In a medium bowl, toss together shredded cabbage and 3 tablespoons dressing; layer cabbage over the blue cheese. Layer carrots over cabbage, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing. Crumble the remaining blue cheese over the carrots, and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Cover the salad, and transfer to the refrigerator for 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Remove the salad from the refrigerator, and serve at room temperature.

DIG DEEP SALAD

Steps:

• Layer in the order given all except eggs, bacon & tomatoes.
• Chill for 8 - 24 hours.
• Top with eggs, bacon and tomatoes.

TWENTY FOUR HOUR LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together the lettuce, spinach, celery, mushrooms, eggs, peas, bell pepper, green onions, and water chestnuts in a 9x13 inch dish. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar in a bowl, and spread evenly over the salad to the edges of the dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and top with bacon. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.