7 Layer Salad
Dive into the vibrant layers of this classic 7 Layer Salad, a visually stunning and flavor-packed dish perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or an impressive weeknight side. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet thawed peas, sharp shredded cheddar cheese, savory crumbled bacon, and zesty red onions, this salad is a true celebration of textures and tastes. Topped with a creamy homemade dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of sugar, it’s irresistibly rich while staying refreshingly light. Assembled in a clear glass bowl to showcase its colorful layers, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Prepare it ahead of time and let the flavors meld for the ultimate make-ahead dish that’s sure to wow your guests. Keywords: 7 Layer Salad, layered salad recipe, potluck salad, make-ahead salad, easy salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium English cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
- 1 cup Frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 slices Cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing all the ingredients. Wash the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
In a large, clear glass serving bowl, begin layering the ingredients. Start with the romaine lettuce, evenly spreading it across the bottom of the bowl.
Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes as the second layer, smoothing it out to create an even topping.
For the third layer, add the sliced cucumber rounds, arranging them evenly on top of the tomatoes.
Add the thawed peas for the fourth layer, spreading them across to form an even layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese as the fifth layer, ensuring full coverage over the peas.
Crumble the cooked bacon and layer it on top of the cheese for the sixth layer.
Add the thinly sliced red onion as the seventh and final layer of vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to form a creamy dressing.
Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the layered salad, completely covering the top layer.
Garnish the salad with chopped green onions for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad chilled. Be sure to scoop all the way to the bottom to get every delicious layer in each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.4 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 469 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 3696 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.0 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 75.6 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1176 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2596 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
