Tailgate Salad

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Sestavine

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Korak za korakom

1. 1

   Place the bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp.

   Približno 10 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Starting with a cold pan helps render the fat slowly for perfectly crispy bacon.

2. 2

   Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble it into small pieces and set aside.

   Približno 2 min

3. 3

   In a large, clear glass bowl or trifle dish, arrange the shredded lettuce in an even layer.

   Približno 2 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Using a glass bowl shows off the colorful layers of the salad.

4. 4

   Layer the diced onion, celery, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper on top of the lettuce.

   Približno 3 min

5. 5

   Add the drained sweet peas as the final vegetable layer, spreading them evenly.

   Približno 1 min

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and granulated sugar until smooth.

   Približno 2 min

7. 7

   Carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top layer of peas, extending it to the edges of the bowl to create a seal.

   Približno 3 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: This 'seals' the salad, keeping the vegetables underneath crisp until serving.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mayonnaise layer.

   Približno 1 min

9. 9

   Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

   Približno 8 h

   Kuharjeva opomba: Do not stir the salad during this time. Chilling is essential for the flavors to meld.

10. 10

    Just before serving, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the cheese.

    Približno 1 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Adding the bacon last ensures it stays crispy.