Description
A colorful and crunchy seven-layer salad with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, layer the lettuce as the first layer.
- Add tomatoes as the second layer.
- Place cucumber slices as the third layer.
- Scatter red onions as the fourth layer.
- Sprinkle peas as the fifth layer.
- Top with cheddar cheese as the sixth layer.
- Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and black pepper, then spread evenly as the final layer.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Add boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: seven-layer salad, potluck salad, easy salad recipe