Special Layered Salad
Indulge in the vibrant, fresh flavors of this Special Layered Salad—a show-stopping dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or summer gatherings, this salad boasts crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet peas, and tangy red onion stacked in colorful layers. A creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh parsley ties it all together, while shredded cheddar cheese and smoky crumbled bacon add a decadent touch. Best served chilled, this make-ahead layered salad is the ultimate combination of texture, taste, and visual appeal. Ideal for entertaining, it’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1.5 cups Frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly at the bottom of a large, clear glass bowl to create the base layer.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and layer them evenly on top of the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice into small pieces. Layer the diced cucumber on top of the tomatoes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Spread the onion slices over the cucumber layer.
Evenly spread the thawed peas on top of the red onion slices to create the next layer.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the peas layer.
Crumble the cooked bacon slices and scatter them over the cheese layer.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Gently spread this dressing over the top of the salad, covering the entire surface.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Just before serving, garnish with additional parsley or bacon crumbles if desired. Serve chilled with a large spoon to maintain the layered presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.4 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.0 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3264 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.3 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1192 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2348 mg | 50% | |
*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.
