Elevate your next gathering with this visually stunning and flavor-packed Hearty Eight Layered Salad! This crowd-pleasing recipe features a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients—crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet peas—layered alongside protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, smoky crumbled bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. A creamy homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of vinegar ties everything together, adding a tangy-sweet finish to each delicious bite. Served chilled and beautifully arranged in a clear bowl, this no-cook, make-ahead salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, offering a stunning centerpiece and a satisfying burst of flavor and texture in every scoop.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Layer the salad in a large clear glass bowl to showcase the layers, starting with the romaine lettuce as the base layer.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes evenly on top of the lettuce.
Next, layer the diced cucumber over the tomatoes.
Spread the thinly sliced red onion as the next layer, followed by the thawed peas.
Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs as the sixth layer.
Evenly sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the eggs.
Top with the shredded cheddar cheese as the final layer.
Spread the prepared dressing evenly across the top layer of cheese, ensuring it fully covers the surface to lock in freshness.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled. Use a long spoon to scoop through all the layers for maximum flavor in every bite.
Calories |
3593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 293.3 g | 376% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.6 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1272 mg | 424% | |
| Sodium | 4192 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.0 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 111.6 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1673 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2614 mg | 56% | |
*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.