Colorful Layered Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Brighten up your table with this irresistible Colorful Layered Salad—a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds! Packed with vibrant layers of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers, shredded carrots, and tender peas, this salad not only delivers a rainbow of fresh vegetables but also a delightful mix of textures. Topped with savory hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, and a creamy homemade dressing made of mayonnaise and sour cream, every bite is a burst of flavor. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a showstopping side dish at any gathering, this chilled layered salad is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Simply assemble, refrigerate, and enjoy!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 25 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 25 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Chopped green onions

📝 Instructions

12 steps

1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

2. Core and dice the red bell pepper. Peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

3. Place the romaine lettuce on a large platter or in a transparent trifle dish to form the base layer.

4. Evenly layer the diced red bell pepper over the lettuce.

5. Add the sliced cucumber as the next layer, spreading evenly.

6. Top the cucumber layer with cherry tomato halves, followed by the shredded carrots.

7. Scatter the frozen peas evenly over the carrots. They will thaw as the salad sits.

8. Chop the hard-boiled eggs and layer them next over the peas.

9. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon for added texture and flavor.

10. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Spread this dressing evenly over the top layer of the salad, sealing the edges to lock in freshness.

11. Garnish with green onions, distributing them across the top of the dressing.

12. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (279.2g)

Calories		555
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		49.1 g	63%
	Saturated Fat	14.2 g	71%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.6 g
Cholesterol		195 mg	65%
Sodium		915 mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate		12.8 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	3.4 g	12%
	Total Sugars	6.4 g
Protein		17.0 g	34%
Vitamin D		1.0 mcg	5%
Calcium		215 mg	17%
Iron		1.7 mg	9%
Potassium		468 mg	10%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2655 cal (78.6%%)

Protein: 410 cal (12.2%%)

Carbs: 311 cal (9.2%%)