That Addicting Salad Recipe
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That Addicting Salad

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"The salad that initiated a year-long quest to duplicate the recipe! When I threw yet another attempt at the dressing in the fridge overnight, I hit on the secret ingredient. A huge hit with guests!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
12 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
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  • 1 (10 ounce) package spring lettuce mix
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup small cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and sugar until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Stir again just before using.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, carrot, cauliflower, and bacon bits. Toss with chilled dressing just before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 285 | Total Fat: 26.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2011 by Seeker1948   view full review
Four stars because of the high fat content, but I have been making this salad for years. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2002 by CINDY LINEBERRY   view full review
Well, I thought that I knew better than the author and served this salad in less than 1 hour....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by MargieB   view full review
My family loves this recipe. As another reviewer mentioned, it originally came from a MN...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by Sherry   view full review
While I enjoyed the flavor, I initially began by leaving out the sugar. Absolutely NO need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by SELESTE   view full review
liked this but not with white sugar, added 4 tb of seasoned rice wine vinegar to it instead. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2006 by MAEHEIDI   view full review
This is a GREAT and EASY salad! I've made this a dozen times sice I first came across it last...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2007 by Catherine B.   view full review
We doubled the amount of greens and added homemade croutons and chopped hard-boiled egg. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2002 by DYLEE BEALL   view full review
Wonderful “make ahead” recipe. I make the dressing and cut up the vegetables the night...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by NITROJEN   view full review
It was alright. Addicting? Well, I'm the only one who had seconds, but even I wasn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by LYNN DICKENSHEETS   view full review
This is an excellent salad. Its always the first to go wherever I take it, even in the winter...

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