Brighten up your table with this gorgeous and easy-to-make Simple Layered Salad, a fresh and flavorful crowd-pleaser perfect for any gathering. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet peas, and zingy red onion, all stacked in colorful layers, this salad truly shines in a glass bowl or trifle dish. Topped with a creamy homemade dressing of mayonnaise and sour cream, plus savory crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar, every bite delivers a satisfying mix of textures and bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and served chilled, this no-cook recipe is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, this layered salad isn't just a mealβit's a visual and culinary delight!
Wash and dry all vegetables.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and spread it evenly across the bottom of a glass salad bowl or trifle dish.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and layer them evenly over the lettuce.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then layer them on top of the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the cucumber layer.
Evenly sprinkle the frozen peas (no need to thaw) over the onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the salad to form a dressing layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the dressing layer.
Add the crumbled bacon as the final layer.
Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Calories |
2878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 242.8 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.1 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 4614 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.1 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.2 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1172 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2264 mg | 48% | |
*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.