Overnight Holiday Salad
Overnight Holiday Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and once cooled, crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, chopped green onions, diced Swiss cheese, and thawed green peas. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Add the crumbled bacon.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently fold all the ingredients together until the salad is thoroughly coated with the dressing. Ensure all components are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
⏱️ 480 min
- 7
Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Overnight Holiday Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and once cooled, crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, chopped green onions, diced Swiss cheese, and thawed green peas. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Add the crumbled bacon.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently fold all the ingredients together until the salad is thoroughly coated with the dressing. Ensure all components are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
⏱️ 480 min - 7
Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 1 min