Dig Deep Layered Summer Salad Recipes

BEST DEEP DISH LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large straight-sided glass bowl, layer the lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, cucumber slices, peas and drained mandarin oranges.
• Top with lightly roasted almonds.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip with the brown sugar.
• Mix well and add the garlic powder.
• Spread mixture evenly over salad.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Cover and chill 8-12 hours before serving.

STACKED BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, lime juice, ginger, and sugar. Gradually whisk in oil, adding it in a slow, steady stream, and continue whisking until mixture is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place avocado in the center of a chilled serving plate. Season with salt and pepper. Beginning with the smallest lettuce leaves, add to dressing just to coat. Place dressed leaves around and over avocado. Repeat the dressing and layering process working from smallest to largest leaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sea salt. Serve immediately.

LAYERED SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer spinach, 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas in 3-qt.serving bowl.
• Mix mayo, sour cream and basil.
• Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad (gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the entire salad, sealing to the edges to lock in the taste).
• Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 5 hours.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.