Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Seven-Layer Salad



Seven-Layer Salad
(recipe from Southern Lady)

Makes 10 to 12 servings
Make it the day before hand

 5 cups chopped green leaf lettuce
2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped yellow bell pepper
1 (12-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed

2 cups chopped radishes
2 cups diced seedless cucumber
Seven-Layer Salad Dressing (recipe follows) Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon

1. In a 3 1/2-quart glass bowl, layer lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, peas, radishes, and cucumber. Top with dressing, spreading edges to seal. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight. Garnish with cheese and bacon, if desired.

Seven-Layer Salad Dressing
Makes about 2 cups
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and pepper, stirring well.