24 Hour Salad

Name: 24 Hour Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 24 h
Total time: 24 h 30 min
Yield: 1 large salad, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large head of lettuce (rinse, dry well, and tear into bite size pieces); 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 lb cooked bacon, diced; 1 large cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 cups mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip style dressing); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; salt and pepper, to taste; frozen peas

⏱ 1470 mins 🍽 1 large salad, 8 serving(s) 🏷 Cauliflower

This is a distinctive family recipe for a layered salad that combines crisp lettuce, red onion, crispy bacon and cauliflower. The ingredients are dressed with a blend of mayonnaise, sugar and parmesan cheese, then left to chill for a full day before tossing. The extended refrigeration allows the flavours to meld perfectly, creating a dish with a wonderful balance of sweet, tangy and savoury notes. It's a reliable favourite for gatherings.

Ingredients

1 large head of lettuce (rinse, dry well, and tear into bite size pieces)
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 lb cooked bacon, diced
1 large cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip style dressing)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
frozen peas

Method

Begin by layering the first four ingredients in the specified sequence, placing the torn lettuce at the base of your dish.
Combine the sugar, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a separate bowl.
Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of the layered salad ingredients.
Place the salad in the refrigerator and leave it to chill for 24 hours before tossing it together.
For a colourful addition, you can scatter some frozen peas over the top just before serving. The preparation time involves chopping the vegetables and cooking the bacon, while the refrigeration period is the main waiting time.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1859400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCauliflower

AuthorDragonIady