Italian Layered Salad Crowd Size Recipes

ITALIAN MIXED SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until brown and cooked through, breaking the sausage into bite-size pieces, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate. Cool to room temperature.
• Chop and combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cooked sausage in a large bowl. Add beans and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

ITALIAN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• In deep 3-quart serving dish, layer lettuce, broccoli slaw, beans, onion and bell pepper.
• Mix mayonnaise and Italian dressing until well blended. Spread over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.

ITALIAN LAYERED SALAD (CROWD SIZE)

Steps:

• In deep 3-quart serving dish, layer lettuce, broccoli slaw, beans, onion and bell pepper.
• Mix mayonnaise and Italian dressing until well blended.
• Spread over vegetables.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight.
• Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

ITALIAN CASSEROLE FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; set aside.
• Cook sausage, ground beef, onion and green pepper until meat is done and vegetables are tender; drain fat.
• Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and seasonings; simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in corn, olives, and noodles; mix well.
• Divide into 2 oiled 9x13 baking dishes and top with cheese.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350°F.

LAYERED SALAD FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, milk, dill and seasoning blend. , In a 4-qt. clear glass serving bowl, layer the romaine, carrots, onion and cucumber (do not toss). Pour dressing over the top; sprinkle with peas, cheese and bacon. Cover and refrigerate until serving.