Classic 7-Layer Salad
This Classic 7-Layer Salad is colorful, crunchy, creamy, and packed with simple ingredients that work perfectly together. The layered presentation also makes it look impressive with very little effort.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 3 hard boiled eggs peeled and sliced
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas thawed
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
For garnish:
- green onions chopped
- reserved bacon and cheese
Instructions
- Place the chopped lettuce in the bottom of a large straight-sided glass bowl.
- Press some egg slices around the edge of the bowl, then place the remaining slices in the center.
- Sprinkle the bacon over the egg layer, reserving a little for garnish.
- Press the cherry tomatoes around the edge of the bowl, then place the remaining tomatoes in the center.
- Sprinkle on the red onion, peas, and shredded cheddar cheese, reserving a little cheese for garnish.
- In a small jar or bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing evenly over the top of the salad, leaving a small rim of cheese exposed around the edge.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with the reserved bacon, cheese, and chopped green onions just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg