Description
Discover the vibrant and delicious 7 Layer Salad, a crowd-pleasing dish that effortlessly combines fresh flavors and textures. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings, this layered salad features crisp vegetables and savory ingredients, all brought together with a creamy dressing. Its appealing colors and satisfying taste will impress your guests while remaining simple to prepare. Whether served as a side or main course, this customizable salad is sure to be a hit at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 cups Iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt, and Parmesan in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cook diced bacon in a sauté pan over medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer ingredients in this order: lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, peas. Pour dressing over peas and top with Cheddar cheese and cooked bacon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg