Grammie's Blog

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Salad for a Crowd

Several years ago I attended a big Christening party, where they served the crowd buffet style. I kept hearing everyone raving about the salad, so I tried it and found it to be delicious. After some pleading, I managed to get the recipe from the hostess and I've been making it for pot lucks and backyard BBQ's ever since. This recipe is easily doubled and is made up the day before and refrigerated until ready to serve.

9 Layer Salad

In a large pan or salad bowl layer:

1 head of lettuce, shredded
3 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
1 large green pepper, sliced or diced thin (optional)
1 medium red onion, cut into thin rings
1 package frozen baby peas, that have been cooked 1 minute (optional)
8 oz. medium or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can sliced water chestnuts, washed and drained

Topping:

Mix together well and spread over vegetables:

8 oz. sour cream
1 cup mayo
3 Tbsp. sugar
Crumble 8 slices of crispy cooked bacon over topping.
Cover and refrigerate over night.

WHEN READY TO SERVE, TOSS WELL.

Grammie :: 2:52 PM ::

2 Comments:

Shaggy and Scout wrote...: We have a neighbor who makes something very similar and brings it to every potluck & neighborhood get together. She is stuck bringing it every time because everyone expects it & asks where it is if she doesn't bring it.... sss's mom :); 11:48 PM
Edsel/The Pooch wrote...: Grammie, that sounds like a good salad, my Mom is going to make it.

Please tell Timmy I have been trying to post a comment on his blog for three days and it won't let me. Thank You.; 5:52 PM