Make Ahead Salad

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

A creamy, savory make-ahead salad featuring crisp lettuce and cauliflower layered with mayonnaise, bacon, cheese, and onions. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings, its flavors meld beautifully after chilling, offering a satisfying and hearty dish that combines fresh crunch with rich, smoky notes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 head lettuce
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 pound fried and crumbled bacon
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

Instructions

  1. Break up the lettuce and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and layer them in a large bowl.
  2. Spread mayonnaise over the layered vegetables.
  3. Add sliced onions, crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, and white sugar in layers over the mayonnaise.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Toss the salad just before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

565 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.8g 38% DV
Total Fat 35.4g 45% DV
Carbs 44.8g 16% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 27.3g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 917.3mg 40% DV
Potassium 316.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13% DV
Calcium 217.3mg 17% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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