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Layered Pea Salad

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"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'! " — jkturnage

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Original recipe makes 20 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

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.
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.
Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 01, 2010

This was a very easy and quick salad to make I changed it up a little added diced onions and minced garlic to give it a little kick swaped out the miracle whip for ceasar dressing and opted for fresh spinache and romaine lettuce instead of iceberg I used freshly cooked bacon it was wonderfu;

—stacy

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 07, 2012

I tried this recipe with the "canned peas." Not nearly as good as when made with frozen peas. The lettuce layers are not pretty either. Eye appeal is very important to me. I'll not make this again.

—JoyDee

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Dec 22, 2008

My mom made this salad for years, and its a holiday favorite. So easy because you make it the day before.

—Yvonne Shaw

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Jan 09, 2012

This is similar to my mother-in-law's Seven Layer Salad. The lettuce would be on the bottom, followed by a layer of celery, green onions (or bell pepper) followed by a layer of frozen peas (much tastier than canned peas), layer of your favorite dressing (mayo, miracle whip or you could do ranch or caesar), shredded cheddar and bacon bits..seven layers. When you use the frozen peas, it helps keep everything below the peas stay fresher longer and it can be made ahead by even a day with no problem. It was/is always one of my favorite salads.

—gingered

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Jan 05, 2011

I love the original version (I am the author); but, Stacy, your ceasar version sounds YUMMY! I will try it! Save it as a custom version so others will see it as well!

—jkturnage

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Jun 24, 2010

This is a great summer salad. Something cool when it's hot outside and you just don't want anything hot to eat.

—Tina

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Jan 06, 2012

Awesome idea, got me to thinking of other directions I can go with salads, serve in a larger mason jar instead of bowls, would be fun mixing and eating the salad that you like. Great idea!

—Mitchell

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May 11, 2012

Love the ease of making this the night before. I'm with some of the other reviewers, frozen peas work better. Also, I added tomatoes and green onions, this recipe is awesome because of all the veggies you can add to it. Thanks!

—clarice4698

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Nutrition

Calories
150 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
13.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
17 mg
6%

Fat
7.6 g
12%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
7.1 g
14%

Sodium
414 mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Layered Pea Salad

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 68

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g 12 %
Saturated Fat 2.9g 15 %
Cholesterol 17mg 6 %
Sodium 414mg 17 %
** Potassium 191mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.8g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 7.1g 14 %
Sugars 6.7g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 19 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 11 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.