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Twenty-Four Hour Salad

This is a classic make-ahead salad that gets better as it sits. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 day
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ lb bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, celery, bell pepper, and peas.
  2. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sugar until smooth.
  3. 3. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of the layered vegetables.
  4. 4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mayonnaise layer.
  5. 5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  6. 6. Before serving, top with the crumbled bacon. Toss the salad just before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

make-ahead, potluck
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