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icebox salad

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Deborah J. Peterson
@Pacifica815
Lacey, WA

A great salad that stays crunchy and travels well. This was my grandmother's recipe and was always made for our picnics and family gatherings. This goes great with just about any meal and is quite a crowd-pleaser.

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Filled with fresh flavor, this icebox salad is delicious. It's an updated version of a layered salad. Like other salads, the layers of peas protect the other layers from getting soggy. Since it's filled with so many fresh vegetables, there's a very satisfying crunch in each bite. Blue cheese is a savory contrast to the sweet peas and a wonderful addition to the salad. If you don't like blue cheese, Feta will also work. With its green color, it's great for any spring gathering.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 2 Hr
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For icebox salad

  • DRESSING
  • 2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    whole milk
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 tsp
    fresh dill, finely minced
  • 4 lg
    leaves fresh mint, finely minced
  • 1/2 c
    fresh chives, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • SALAD
  • 1
    extra large head or 3 small heads of romaine
  • 10 oz
    sugar snap peas (not pea pods), chopped
  • 6
    radishes, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1
    English cucumber, halved, seeds scooped out, and thinly sliced
  • 4
    green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 c
    celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 md
    sweet onion, chopped (Vidalia, Maui, etc, must be swee!)
  • 10 oz
    frozen sweet petite peas, thawed not cooked
  • 8 oz
    good blue cheese, crumbled (I love using Point Reyes blue cheese, can also substitute gorgonzola)
  • fresh chives, minced, for garnish

How To Make icebox salad

  • Add dressing ingredients to a bowl.
    1
    Dressing: Mix the first nine (9) ingredients.
  • Let dressing sit.
    2
    Let stand for 1-2 hrs (or more) for flavors to develop.
  • Place the chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom of a dish.
    3
    Salad Construction: In a 9x13 dish, place the chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then add the layers as follows:
  • Add sugar snap peas.
    4
    Sugar Snap Peas
  • Add radishes.
    5
    Radishes
  • Add cucumbers.
    6
    Cucumbers
  • Add green onions.
    7
    Green Onion
  • Add celery.
    8
    Celery
  • Add onions.
    9
    Sweet Onions
  • Add peas.
    10
    Sweet Petite Peas
  • Spread dressing to the edges.
    11
    Top with the creamy dressing and spread to the edges.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
    12
    Add crumbled cheese, sprinkle with minced chives, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. It will remain crunchy!
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