24 hour salad

RUSK, TX
Updated on Dec 1, 2010

DON'T EAT TOO MUCH!!!THIS IS DELICIOUS

Blue Ribbon Recipe

I have fond memories of a salad very much like this from my childhood. My mom and aunts would make it for potlucks and family functions... easy to transport, universally loved and pretty as a picture! The maple flavored bacon gives an added zip and turns this salad into a real stunner.

prep time 25 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large iceberg lettuce
  • 1 package early june peas (frozen)
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped finely
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup purple onion finely chopped
  • 8 ounces shredded velvetta cheese
  • 6 - hard boiled eggs
  • 1 package sliced maple flavored bacon
  • 3 cups blue plate mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh

How To Make 24 hour salad

  • Step 1
    FRY BACON ! COOL THEN CRUMBLE BOIL EGGS !COOL PEEL AND SLICE (SET ASIDE)DO NOT THAW PEAS
  • Step 2
    layer first 5 ingredients now layer your cheese on top of this now layer your eggs on top of this
  • Step 3
    in a mixing bowl MIX mayonnaise ,sugar,and lemon juice(this is your dressing)
  • Step 4
    now pour your dressing on top and sprinkle with bacon crumbs
  • Step 5
    cover with saran wrap and chill for 24 hrs. if you can wait that long!!!!CAN REALLY BE EATEN AFTER 4 HOURS

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Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #peas
Keyword: #lettuce
Keyword: #pepper
Keyword: #bacon
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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