How to Make Miss Betty's 24-Hour Lettuce Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Miss Betty's 24-Hour Lettuce Salad is a classic dish that has been a staple at family gatherings for generations. This recipe has been passed down through the family and has become a beloved tradition whenever there is a potluck or holiday meal to attend. The salad is known for its delicious combination of ingredients and its unique preparation, which requires letting the salad marinate for 24 hours before serving.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound sliced bacon
  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • ¼ cup sliced onion
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Spread lettuce out on a large serving dish or bowl. Sprinkle onion, celery, water chestnuts, and frozen peas (unthawed) over lettuce in layers. Spread mayonnaise over top like a frosting. Sprinkle with sugar and grated cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • Before serving, sprinkle crumbled bacon over top, and garnish with tomato wedges, slices of hard-boiled egg, and parsley.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 386mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 324mg