Terrific 24 Hour Salad
Elevate your potluck game with this show-stopping Terrific 24 Hour Salad, a classic crowd-pleaser that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Built layer by layer in a glass bowl or trifle dish, this make-ahead salad is packed with fresh iceberg lettuce, crisp celery, red onions, and sweet bursts of frozen peas, crowned with a creamy, tangy dressing made of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sugar. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese, smoky crumbled bacon, slices of hard-boiled eggs, and a garnish of green onions, it’s the perfect combination of textures and flavors. The secret to this salad's magic? Letting it rest in the fridge for a full 24 hours, allowing the layers to meld together into a harmonious blend that tastes even better the next day. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or looking to impress at a picnic, this easy yet elegant layered salad is guaranteed to steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon slices
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs
- 0.25 cup green onions
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the head of iceberg lettuce. Chop or tear it into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings, then halve the rings, separating them into individual pieces.
Wash and chop the celery into small dice.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel and crumble once cool.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into thin rounds.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, assemble the salad in the following layers: start with the chopped lettuce, followed by the red onion, celery, and frozen peas.
Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top of the vegetable layers to form a cohesive seal.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese in a generous layer over the dressing.
Top the cheese layer with the crumbled bacon and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
Garnish with chopped green onions for added color and flavor.
Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a full 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, toss lightly to combine the layers or serve directly from the dish in true layered-salad style. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*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.
