Seven Layer Salad
Elevate your next gathering with this stunning Seven Layer Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing. This classic layered salad features crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, sliced red onion, and sweet peas, all topped with shredded cheddar cheese and crispy crumbled bacon for a savory finish. A creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of sugar seals the layers together, enhancing every bite with rich flavor. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or holiday tables, this make-ahead recipe is quick to prepare, requires minimal cooking, and can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully. Served chilled in a clear glass bowl, this crowd-pleasing salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumbers
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 cups 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
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Wash and dry the lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumbers, thinly slice the red onion, and cook the bacon until crispy. Crumble the bacon once cooled.
Layer 1: Evenly spread the chopped lettuce across the bottom of a large glass bowl (use a clear bowl to showcase the layers).
Layer 2: Add the cherry tomatoes on top of the lettuce, spreading them evenly.
Layer 3: Follow with a layer of diced cucumbers.
Layer 4: Sprinkle the sliced red onions over the cucumbers.
Layer 5: Add the frozen peas as the next layer (there's no need to thaw them; they will defrost in the salad).
Layer 6: Add a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
Layer 7: Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the cheese layer for a delicious, crispy finish.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Spread the dressing mixture evenly over the top of the salad, using a spatula to seal the edges and 'lock in' the layers below.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy! Use a large serving spoon to scoop through all the layers when serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 301.5 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.6 g | 418% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 605 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 5019 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 105.9 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1545 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2664 mg | 57% | |
*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.
