Overnight Patio Salad

Per serving

316.6kcal
16.9гProteins
7.8гFats
44.8гCarbs

This is my most asked for recipe and it will impress your family and friends too. It is a very easy salad for Picnic's, Potlucks or BBQ dinners. It makes an easy One Dish Meal with Crusty rolls and fresh fruits also.

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • coarsley shredded iceberg lettuce2 cups
  • coarsley shredded young spinach leaves2 cups
  • cooked small macaroni noodles, shells or 2 1/2-3 cups elbow macaroni, rinsed2 1⁄2 - 3 cups
  • chopped celery3⁄4 cup
  • chopped green pepper1⁄3 cup
  • green onions with tops, sliced5
  • mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing1 cup
  • sour cream1⁄3 cup
  • lemon juice1 tablespoon
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • hot pepper sauce1⁄8 teaspoon
  • sugar1⁄2 teaspoon
  • pepper1⁄8 teaspoon
  • dried dill weed1 teaspoon
  • (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas1
  • (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked1
  • cup cooked shrimp1
  • cup Italian salad dressing (I prefer Kraft Zesty Italian, or your own)1⁄4
  • chopped tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the day before serving.

  2. 2

    Starting with lettuce, layer the first three ingredients in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Scatter celery, green pepper and onions over macaroni layer.

  4. 4

    Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and seasonings in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Spread evenly over salad.

  6. 6

    Break frozen peas apart and sprinkle over salad.

  7. 7

    Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  8. 8

    Combine tuna, shrimp and Italian dressing in a separate bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.

  9. 9

    When ready to serve, arrange tuna and shrimp mixture in center of salad.

  10. 10

    Garnish along edge of salad with tomato wedges or cherry tomato halves.

  11. 11

    Toss lightly just before serving.

Source: food.com
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