My 7 Layer Salad
Elevate your potluck game with this stunning and flavorful 7 Layer Salad, a classic crowd-pleaser that's as beautiful as it is delicious! This vibrant dish showcases crisp iceberg lettuce, sweet peas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sharp red onion, and smoky bacon, all topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a creamy homemade dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sugar for balance. Assembled in a clear bowl, the colorful layers create a visually appealing centerpiece perfect for gatherings. With minimal prep time and a make-ahead design, this salad is an easy, no-fuss addition to any party spread. Serve chilled for a refreshing side dish that guarantees every scoop will deliver the perfect blend of textures and flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.75 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the cucumber, and finely dice the red onion.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
In a large clear trifle or glass bowl, begin layering the salad. Start with the iceberg lettuce as the bottom layer, arranging it evenly.
Add a layer of frozen peas (no need to thaw) on top of the lettuce.
Follow with a layer of halved cherry tomatoes, then the sliced cucumber.
Next, spread an even layer of red onion followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.
Carefully spread the dressing atop the cheese layer, ensuring it covers to the edges of the bowl to seal in the ingredients below.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the dressing as the final layer.
For garnish, sprinkle chopped green onions over the bacon layer.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled, using a large spoon to scoop down through all the layers in each serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 692 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 340 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.
