Description
The 7 Layer Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a casual dinner or a festive potluck. This colorful salad features layers of fresh ingredients, including crunchy romaine, juicy tomatoes, creamy dressing, and savory bacon, all beautifully presented in one dish. Not only is it visually striking, but it’s also incredibly easy to customize based on seasonal produce or personal tastes. Prepare this salad ahead of time to let the flavors meld together, allowing you to relax and enjoy your event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups chopped romaine
- 3 medium tomatoes (seeded and diced)
- 8 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
- 1 lb bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, sugar, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large serving dish, layer the salad starting with chopped romaine followed by half of the dressing.
- Add diced tomatoes and sliced green onions on top.
- Continue layering with hard-boiled eggs, thawed peas, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Drizzle with remaining dressing and chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg