Seven-Layer Salad
The Seven-Layer Salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings. This colorful and flavorful salad features layers of fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, all topped with a creamy dressing. It's as visually appealing as it is delicious!
Yield: 4
Materials
- Salad:
- - 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- - 1 cup cucumbers sliced
- - 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- - 6 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- - 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- Dressing:
- - 1 cup mayonnaise
- - 1/2 cup sour cream
- - 2 tablespoons sugar
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Layer the Salad:
- - In a large clear bowl, begin by layering the ingredients. Start with the chopped iceberg lettuce at the bottom.
- - Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes, followed by the sliced cucumbers, thawed peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and finish with the crumbled bacon on top.
Prepare the Dressing:
- - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Top with Dressing:
- - Spread the dressing evenly over the top layer of bacon, making sure to cover the edges to seal the salad.
Chill:
- - Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Serve:
- - Serve the salad chilled. Make sure to scoop down deep to get a bit of each layer in every serving.