Layered Lettuce Salad
Transform your next gathering with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing Layered Lettuce Salad—a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Featuring crisp iceberg lettuce and tender baby spinach as a base, this masterpiece is stacked with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and sweet pops of frozen peas, all topped with a decadent dressing of creamy mayonnaise and tangy sour cream. A generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese and smoky crumbled bacon adds irresistible richness, making every bite a harmonious blend of fresh and savory flavors. Perfectly presented in a trifle dish or glass bowl for a stunning visual effect, this no-cook recipe requires only 20 minutes of prep time and is an ideal make-ahead dish for potlucks, holiday celebrations, and family dinners. Serve cold and let the layers shine—it's truly the ultimate layered salad experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash, dry, and chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish for presentation.
Layer the baby spinach evenly on top of the lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and spread them on top of the spinach layer.
Slice the cucumber thinly and layer the slices evenly over the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the cucumber layer.
Evenly sprinkle the frozen peas (no need to thaw) as the next layer.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the dressing.
Spread the dressing carefully over the peas layer, smoothing it with a spatula so it covers the entire surface.
Top the dressing layer with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the cheese layer for the final topping.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 6 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold by scooping portions that go through all the layers to get a bit of each ingredient. Enjoy your beautifully layered lettuce salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.8 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 467 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 3647 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.1 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1268 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2758 mg | 59% | |
*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.
