Lisas Hearty 8 Layer Salad Recipes

HEARTY EIGHT-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. , Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with pasta and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with ham, salami and peas. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions and mustard. Spread over the top. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

8-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Let cool, then chop.
• Meanwhile, place 1/4 of the lettuce in the bottom of a trifle bowl or large glass bowl. Top with the peas and then another 1/4 of the lettuce. Top with the carrots.
• Arrange the eggs on top, facing them outwards against the side of the bowl. Top with another 1/4 of the lettuce, corn, then the remaining lettuce.
• Sprinkle with the cheese, then top with the tomatoes and bacon. Serve with the herb ranch dressing on the side.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Makes about 2 cups.

GRANNY'S EIGHT LAYER, EIGHT HOUR SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl (I use a glass one as it is prettier), layer the ingredients in the order listed.
• 2. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

EIGHT LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• In large glass salad bowl, arrange spinach seasoned with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Press down.
• Add layers of bacon, eggs, and lettuce.
• Press down.
• Season again with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Add layers of peas and onion.
• Combine mayonnaise and sour cream and completely cover salad.
• Top with cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Toss just before serving.