This keto layered overnight salad will be the first to disappear at your next party or potluck. You’ll love this fresh and creamy comfort food salad!
With just a few alterations, you can have a traditional layered overnight salad that is low carb, keto, and delicious! This salad combines lettuce, veggies, bacon, cheese, and a creamy dressing! Bring it to your next party or potluck and you’re sure to get rave reviews and many requests for the recipe!
How did you make this salad low carb and keto?
There were a few things I did to ensure this recipe would stay low carb and would be a keto salad. I carefully watched the amount of onions, celery, and green peppers I added to keep the carbs low without sacrificing on flavor. Many layered overnight salads call for peas. I used broccoli instead. I think I like it better with this substitute! I used Swerve sugar in place of regular sugar. 2 cups of regular granulated sugar contain 384 grams of carbs. 2 cups of Swerve granulated sugar contain zero grams of carbs and tastes awesome!
How do I make this keto layered overnight salad?
There are two layers in this salad. I often make extra bacon, so I always have some to toss into recipes. If you are frying bacon just for this salad, you can make it while you’re chopping your lettuce and vegetables and it will be ready just when you need it! Packaged shredded cheese often contains extra unwanted ingredients such as potato starch and cellulose. That is why I prefer to buy blocks of cheese and shred it myself. To build this salad, you simply place half of the lettuce in your pan. Top with half of the broccoli, green pepper, onion, and celery. Then top with half of the dressing followed by half of the cheese and bacon. Repeat this with the remaining ingredients in the same order and you’re done! This salad is easy, delicious, and beautiful!
Do you have any tips for making this salad!
There are a few things to know when making this salad. First, make sure your lettuce and other vegetables are completely dry. This will help to ensure your salad doesn’t end up runny. Next, chop your broccoli into small pieces for this salad. A helpful hint for spreading the dressing is to use a spatula. This works much better than trying to use a spoon. Don’t ask me how I know that!😊 Last, make sure you chill this salad at least 8 hours or overnight. You can also make this salad a day or two ahead of time and store it, covered, in the refrigerator.
Here are some more keto salads I think you’ll enjoy!
Keto Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Helpful Hints:
*Make sure your lettuce and other vegetables are completely dry so you don’t end up with a runny salad.
*For the best results, refrigerate this salad for 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
- Small mixing bowl
- Deep dish 9×13 inch pan
- Spatula
Splash of Encouragement:
***Take long slow walks and enjoy the beauties God created***
Keto Layered Overnight Salad
This keto layered overnight salad will be the first to disappear at your next party or potluck. You’ll love this fresh and creamy comfort food salad!
Ingredients
For the dressing:
For the salad:
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite size pieces, divided
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli, divided
- ½ cup diced green pepper, divided
- ¼ cup diced red onion, divided
- 2 stalks celery, diced, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 16 ounces bacon, fried and crumbled, divided
Instructions
For the dressing:
1. In a small mixing bowl, add mayonnaise and sugar. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
For the salad:
1. Place half of the lettuce in a deep dish 13x9 inch pan.
2. Sprinkle half of the broccoli, half of the green pepper, half of the onion, and half of the celery over the lettuce.
3. Top with half of the dressing. Using a spatula, spread dressing evenly over the salad.
4. Top with half of the cheese and half of the bacon.
5. Top with remaining lettuce, then with remaining vegetables. Spread the remaining dressing over this layer. Top with remaining cheese and bacon.
6. Cover salad and refrigerate overnight before serving.
7. Store leftover salad, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Servings Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 398Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 760mgCarbohydrates: 2.4gNet Carbohydrates: 1.4gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 14g
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My family devoured this at a birthday party!
Hi Lindsey! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it. It’s one of my favorites as well!