Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 head

lettuce

broken in small pieces

1 head

cauliflower

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

0.75 lb

Cheddar cheese

shredded

1 lb

bacon

fried crisp and crumbled

2 cup

mayonnaise

0.75 cup

sugar

Step 1
~105 min

Break lettuce into small pieces.

Step 2
~105 min

Chop the cauliflower.

Step 3
~105 min

Chop the onion.

Step 4
~105 min

Shred the Cheddar cheese.

Step 5
~105 min

Fry bacon until crisp and crumble.

Step 6
~105 min

Layer lettuce in a large container.

Step 7
~105 min

Layer cauliflower on top of lettuce.

Step 8
~105 min

Layer chopped onion on top of cauliflower.

Step 9
~105 min

Layer shredded Cheddar cheese on top of onion.

Step 10
~105 min

Layer crumbled bacon on top of cheese.

Step 11
~105 min

Mix mayonnaise and sugar in a bowl.

Step 12
~105 min

Pour mayonnaise mixture over the layered salad.

Step 13
~105 min

Refrigerate for 24 hours.

Step 14
~105 min

Toss salad before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables such as bell peppers or celery for added crunch and flavor.

For a tangier dressing, use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream.

Prepare the bacon and vegetables ahead of time to save time on the day of serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made 24 hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium (Bacon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish at potlucks or barbecues.

Serve alongside grilled chicken or burgers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Hamburgers
Hot dogs

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common potluck dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Potluck
Barbecue
Summer Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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