{"id":5350,"date":"2026-05-22T14:41:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=5350"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:41:09","slug":"amish-layered-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/22\/amish-layered-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Amish Layered Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amish Layered Salad (Church Potluck Favorite)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This classic Amish-style layered salad is creamy, crunchy, smoky, and packed with fresh flavor in every bite. It\u2019s the kind of make-ahead dish that disappears fast at picnics, BBQs, church suppers, and family gatherings \u2014 and somehow tastes even better after chilling overnight!<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Salad Layers<\/h3>\n
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  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup celery, sliced<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup green peas (fresh or thawed frozen peas)<\/li>\n
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled<\/li>\n
  • 2 tomatoes, diced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Creamy Dressing<\/h3>\n
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    • 1 cup mayonnaise<\/li>\n
    • 1 cup sour cream<\/li>\n
    • 1 tablespoon sugar<\/li>\n
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/h2>\n
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      1. In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, spread the chopped lettuce evenly across the bottom.<\/li>\n
      2. Layer the celery, peas, red onion, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese over the lettuce. Do not toss \u2014 the beautiful layers are part of the charm!<\/li>\n
      3. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.<\/li>\n
      4. Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the salad, sealing all the edges to help keep the lettuce crisp while chilling.<\/li>\n
      5. Sprinkle the crispy bacon over the top.<\/li>\n
      6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better for maximum flavor.<\/li>\n
      7. Serve chilled and scoop deep into the layers so every serving gets a little bit of everything.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Optional Add-Ins<\/h2>\n
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        • Hard-boiled eggs<\/li>\n
        • Diced ham<\/li>\n
        • Cucumbers<\/li>\n
        • Green onions<\/li>\n
        • Cauliflower florets<\/li>\n
        • Ranch seasoning for extra flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Creamy, crunchy, salty, fresh, and ridiculously satisfying \u2014 this old-school potluck salad never goes out of style!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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