Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant and refreshing 7 Layer Salad Without Cheese! Bursting with color and texture, this crowd-pleasing dish layers crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet peas, and savory red onion in a clear glass bowl for a stunning presentation. Topped with protein-packed hard-boiled eggs, smoky crumbled bacon, and a tangy homemade dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar, this cheese-free twist on a classic delivers bold flavor in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a make-ahead side, this salad is easy to prepare, satisfying, and sure to impress. Serve cold and let the vibrant layers and fresh ingredients steal the show at your table!
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and evenly spread them as the first layer in the bottom of a large, clear glass bowl or trifle dish.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them on top of the lettuce as the second layer.
Slice the English cucumber into thin rounds and layer them evenly over the tomatoes.
Finely dice the red onion and sprinkle it over the cucumber as the fourth layer.
Rinse the frozen peas under cold water to thaw, then drain well. Spread the peas over the red onion as the fifth layer.
Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. Arrange the eggs over the peas as the sixth layer.
Crumble the cooked bacon and spread it over the eggs as the seventh layer.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Gently spread the dressing over the top of the salad, making sure it reaches the edges to seal in the layers.
Thinly slice the scallions and sprinkle them over the dressing as a garnish.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold and enjoy this vibrant and delicious 7-layer salad without cheese!
Calories |
3006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 240.4 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1178 mg | 393% | |
| Sodium | 3248 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3180 mg | 68% | |
*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.