Easy Layered Salad Recipe

posted by Amy Johnson on March 8, 2016 (updated Jan 28, 2019) 2 comments »

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This colorful Layered Salad Recipe with a creamy citrus dill dressing is such a nice addition to any holiday or picnic menu. Easily prepare a day ahead for simple entertaining.

There are so many reasons that I like this salad. Other than the fabulous crunch and taste of this layered salad, and the fact that it is packed with some good nutritious food, I like that it can be made ahead of time and easily packed along for a potluck or picnic, or a potluck picnic. And yes, it’s colorful! It’s such a pretty salad to layer in a clear trifle bowl or dish.

Of course it’s not just for potlucks or picnic. I like to make it for Randy and I to enjoy for a few meals during the week. Enjoy it alone or serve this layered salad with some grilled chicken or fish for a perfectly satisfying meal. We also like to add boiled eggs. I so enjoy boiled eggs on a salad. That’s some good eats, for sure!

This salad was layered in a rainbow pattern for fun photos, but it can be layered however you like. And if you’d like, add in boiled eggs and/or crispy crumbled bacon too for even more deliciousness!

More side dish potluck recipes you’ll enjoy:

Easy Layered Salad Recipe

Layered Salad

Yield: 8-10

This simple layered salad with a tasty dressing is perfect for potlucks and picnics.

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill
2 cups chopped purple cabbage
6 cups chopped lettuce (romaine, baby spinach or combo)
2 cups chopped cucumber
2 cups canned or frozen baby peas, drained (if using frozen, thaw and drain well)
½ cup sliced green onion
1 cup chopped yellow pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups diced tomatoes*
optional additions- crisp crumbled bacon, chopped or sliced boiled eggs

Instructions

To make dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper and dill until smooth. Set aside.
In a large glass bowl or trifle dish layer remaining ingredients.
Spread dressing over top of salad.** Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve.