Overnight Layered Fruit Salad Recipes

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

LAYERED FRESH FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Cool completely. Remove cinnamon stick., Layer fruit in a large glass bowl. Pour juice mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours.

LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• Place eggs in a large saucepan and completely cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 12 minutes. Remove eggs and chill.
• In a 9x13 inch dish, layer the lettuce, onion, water chestnuts and peas.
• In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sugar, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Spread over the top evenly over the top of the peas. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Peel and chop hard-cooked eggs.
• Remove salad from refrigerator and top with the bacon, eggs and tomato. Serve.

LAYERED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the juices, sugar, zest and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , Meanwhile, layer fruit in a glass serving bowl. Remove cinnamon stick from the sauce; pour sauce over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

OVERNIGHT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a double boiler over medium heat, cook and stir eggs, sugar and vinegar until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool. , In a large serving bowl, combine grapes, marshmallows, pineapple, oranges and bananas; add cooled dressing and stir to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, fold in whipped cream and pecans.

EIGHT-LAYER FRUIT SALAD SUPREME

Steps:

• Whisk honey, lime zest, lime juice, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Beat cream cheese, milk, and confectioners' sugar together in a separate bowl until fluffy.
• Spread cantaloupe in a layer, followed by blueberries and then strawberries in a trifle bowl or high-sided clear bowl. Pour about half the lime dressing evenly over strawberry layer. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over lime mixture layer; sprinkle with grapes.
• Place kiwi fruit in a bowl; pour remaining lime mixture over kiwi. Stir to coat. Layer kiwi over grape layer in trifle bowl. Spoon pineapple chunks on top of kiwi layer. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Top with whipped topping and pecans to serve.

OVERNIGHT SALAD (SEVEN LAYER SALAD)

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Place lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl (or 9x13 pan).
• Top with tomatoes, peas, onions and boiled eggs. Spread dressing overtop to seal the edges. Top with cheese.
• Cover salad and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Top with bacon before serving.

HOMEMADE MAKE-AHEAD LAYERED SALAD RECIPE WITH PEAS AND BACON

Steps:

• Cut up the lettuce, onion, celery and carrots (if you didn't purchase them precut). In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sweetener. In a large bowl, layer the lettuce, onion, carrots, celery and peas. Spread the mayonnaise dressing evenly over the top. Finally, layer the cheese and bacon pieces on top. Cover and refrigerate the layered salad overnight so the peas can thaw and the dressing can liquify a bit. When serving, be sure to get all the layers. Enjoy.

OVERNIGHT LAYERED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the shredded lettuce in a deep 2-quart glass serving bowl.
• Peel and section the oranges over a bowl, reserving the juice. Combine apple slices and orange juice; toss to coat. Layer apple slices over the lettuce; top with the orange sections and grapes.
• Combine mayonnaise and sour cream in a small bowl; stir well. Spread mayonnaise mixture over salad, sealing to the edge of the bowl. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

24 HOUR FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In the bottom of a double boiler, bring 1 inch water to simmer. Combine eggs, lemon juice, and sugar in top of double boiler and cook until thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
• Using a standing mixer or electric hand mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in cooled custard sauce until combined.
• In a large bowl, add grapes, pineapple, oranges, cherries, marshmallows, and banana. Pour cream sauce over and stir to combine. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours before serving.

24 HOUR FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• The canned fruit needs to be completely dry, so recommend starting this 2 days in advance - draining the fruit overnight on the first day.
• On the day before you need the salad, whip the cream. You can sweeten it with a bit of sugar if desired, but it's not needed.
• Mix the pudding mix and milk together until thick.
• Fold the whipped cream and pudding together.
• Fold the fruits and marshmallows into the cream and pudding mixture.
• Refrigerate overnight.

12-HOUR SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens in a 3-qt. bowl or 13x9-in. dish. Layer with celery, peppers, onion and peas. , Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar; spread over top. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, 12 hours or overnight.