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Overnight Salad Recipe (Make-Ahead)

Overnight Salad Recipe: Your New Make-Ahead Favorite!

Discover the perfect Overnight Salad recipe, a make-ahead marvel that’s vibrant, nutritious, and ideal for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 head Napa Cabbage/Iceberg Lettuce
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Various colors
  • 1 can Canned Corn
  • 1 can Canned Kidney Beans
  • 1 can Canned Peas
  • 4 stalks Scallions
  • 1 cup Cooked Beef Sliced thin
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with yogurt
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
For Serving
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Grated fresh on serving day

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Glass Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the Napa cabbage or iceberg lettuce thoroughly. Slice into thin strips and set aside.
  2. Finely slice red onions and dice bell peppers. Open and drain canned corn, kidney beans, and peas.
  3. Chop scallions into thin rings and slice cooked beef into thin strips. Combine with prepared vegetables.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and yogurt. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar, whisking until smooth.
  5. Begin layering ingredients in a tall glass bowl, starting with cabbage, then mixed veggies, beans, corn, peas, beef, and scallions.
  6. Drizzle dressing evenly over the top layer without mixing it in.
  7. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  8. On serving day, grate cheddar cheese over the top and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, prep the salad at least a day before serving. Layering dressing on top prevents sogginess.

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