Layered Pea Salad

SUBMITTED BY: jkturnage 

"This delightful layered salad is filling and fresh at the same time. It is so versatile that it works for any time of the year--July 4th or Christmas. It's one of the better ways I get my kids to 'eat their peas'! "
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  8 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 5 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • bacon bits

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir together salad dressing and sugar in a large salad bowl or 9x13 glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Add peas and chopped green pepper, if desired, and mix lightly to combine. Spread the pea mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  2. Spread the lettuce in an even layer over the pea mixture, and top the lettuce with a layer of the Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle bacon bits over the cheese.
  3. Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by Yvonne Shaw 
My mom made this salad for years, and its a holiday favorite. So easy because you make it the... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Layered Pea Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 150

  • Total Fat: 7.6g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg
  • Sodium: 414mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Protein: 7.1g

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