What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Eat More: Iceberg Lettuce 7-Layer Salad in a Jar! I don’t know about you, but I think this is a perfect idea for taking a salad-on-the-go. Use whatever jars you have on hand, such as quart or pint canning jars or even jelly jars. You decide the portion size. As a “do-ahead” recipe, it’s also a time-saver. Simply layer all the ingredients, top them off with the yummy homemade dressing, and then pack a couple jars in your lunchbox or picnic basket. It’s ideal for sharing. Choose healthy!
ICEBERG LETTUCE 7-LAYER SALAD IN A JAR
Ingredients:
1 head lettuce, shredded
2-3 green onions, snipped
5 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 pound thick bacon, pan-fried and crumbled
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup frozen baby sweet peas, thawed and uncooked
Dressing:
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions:
Prepare each ingredient, as indicated. Set aside. This is the order the jars will be assembled beginning at the bottom: Lettuce, green onion, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, and peas. To keep the layers even in the jar, use the handle of a wooden spoon to gently press the salad as you complete each layer. Mix together the mayonnaise and sugar. Divide evenly between the jars. Garnish with a few sprinkles of shredded cheese and crumbled bacon bits. Place a lid on each jar to secure. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. To serve, empty the jar onto a plate; mix in the dressing to moisten. Enjoy!
What a great idea!
Always three steps ahead, Gail! 🙂
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Another one of those old classic recipes of mine. I just got smart and put some of it in jars for another day. 😜
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Schmart!
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‘Scuse me whilst I try to pat myself on the back. Lol 👏
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Longaberger basket? If so too bad they are no longer in business. I have quite a few 🙂
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Judy, I have tons…and they seem to last forever. Bonus! 🧺
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On a road trip my hubby and I drove down to Dresden and I even made my own basket in the factory. Fun 🙂
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I’m not giving mine up. When I look at how long the Amish, the French, and others keep using them…..I think, “Why not?” 👀🍃
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Me either Gail as I love them – they kept coming out with new styles like a basket which encased an American flag (my hubby’s service to this country).
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Fabulous! I’m proud to be an American. 🇺🇸
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Love this idea.. especially for a picnic.. 😉
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It also works well for taking to work or sharing with a friend. 🧺🥗
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A wonderful summer treat!
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I like the jars because it’s only my husband and I. The salad keeps longer in the refrigerator that way. 🌿🌱🍃
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Those are the cutest little salad jars!
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Jelly jars. I recycle. lol 😜
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I think it’s wonderful. 🙂
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This is my kind of picnic food!
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The hubs likes a ready-made healthy salad for lunch. 🥗
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Love this
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Can be made in advance for meal-planning. 🥗
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