7 Layered Salad
Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant and crowd-pleasing 7 Layered Salad—a visually stunning dish that combines fresh, crisp veggies, savory toppings, and a creamy homemade dressing. This classic salad layers romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, frozen peas, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and crispy chopped bacon in a clear glass dish, creating a colorful and enticing presentation. The tangy dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sugar, perfectly ties together the medley of flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and ideal for make-ahead convenience, this salad serves eight and is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday feasts. Serve it chilled, and let your guests savor the delicious harmony of textures and tastes in every scoop!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices Cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Spread it evenly at the base of a large, clear glass serving dish or trifle bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and layer them on top of the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small cubes. Layer it over the cherry tomatoes.
Add an even layer of frozen peas directly from the freezer. No need to thaw.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, and layer on top of the peas.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the red onion.
Top the cheddar cheese with the chopped, cooked bacon, creating the final layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Spread the dressing evenly across the top of the salad, sealing in all the layers underneath.
Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, optionally garnish with additional shredded cheese or chopped parsley. Use a long spoon to scoop through all seven layers for each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.1 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 7% | |
*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.
