Eight Layer Salad
Elevate your next gathering with this show-stopping Eight Layer Salad, a vibrant and hearty dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Built in a large clear bowl for a striking presentation, this layered salad features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sweet frozen peas, all topped with savory crumbled bacon and sharp shredded cheddar cheese. The creamy dressing, made with a tangy blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, ties everything together with a hint of sweetness and seasoning. Finished with a garnish of fresh green onions, this dish is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a make-ahead side that only improves as it chills. With just 20 minutes of prep and an hour in the fridge, this layered masterpiece is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—simple to make, visually stunning, and bursting with flavor! Perfect keywords: layer salad, layered salad recipe, easy potluck salad, romaine lettuce salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1.5 cups frozen peas
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add an even layer of lettuce to the bottom of a large clear salad bowl for a visually appealing presentation.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and spread them evenly over the lettuce layer.
3. Peel and dice the cucumber into small pieces. Layer the cucumber on top of the tomatoes.
4. Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the cucumber layer.
5. Evenly sprinkle the frozen peas (no need to thaw) over the red onion layer.
6. Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese as the next layer, spreading it evenly across the bowl.
7. Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled bacon over the cheese layer.
8. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the dressing. Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the salad, ensuring the layers are sealed in for freshness.
9. Garnish the top with sliced green onions for a pop of color and extra flavor.
10. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
11. When ready to serve, use a long spoon to scoop through all the layers to ensure each serving includes every ingredient.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.2 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.8 g | 419% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 5053 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.5 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 112.9 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1652 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3372 mg | 72% | |
*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.
