Old Fashioned Layered Salad
Bring a nostalgic classic to your table with this Old Fashioned Layered Salad, a visually stunning dish that's as flavorful as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, this salad features vibrant layers of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, sweet green peas, and sharp red onions, all topped with shredded cheddar cheese and smoky crumbled bacon. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, a hint of sugar, and seasonings seals in the flavors, making every bite indulgent and satisfying. Prepared in just 20 minutes and chilled to perfection, this make-ahead layered salad delivers a delightful mix of textures and classic flavors that will please any crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumbers
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 cup Frozen green peas
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain and cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly in the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish to form the first layer.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and evenly layer them on top of the lettuce.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then layer them on top of the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle the slices evenly over the cucumber layer.
Defrost the frozen green peas by rinsing them under cold water in a colander. Drain well, then spread them as the next layer in the salad.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the peas.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well-blended. Spread this dressing evenly over the top of the cheese layer, creating a smooth and sealed layer.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the dressing layer as the final topping.
Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled. Scoop down through all the layers for each serving to ensure a mix of textures and flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 294.1 g | 377% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.9 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 569 mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 4243 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.5 g | ||
| Protein | 85.8 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1341 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2715 mg | 58% | |
*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.
