Cheesy Layered Salad

Elevate your next potluck or family gathering with this Cheesy Layered Salad—a visually stunning and flavor-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet pops of frozen peas, this salad is beautifully arranged in a clear glass bowl for a vibrant, layered presentation. Topped with a tangy homemade dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of vinegar, it’s crowned with a generous layer of sharp shredded cheddar cheese and crispy crumbled bacon for a savory, indulgent finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for making ahead, this crowd-pleasing salad offers a delightful mix of textures and bold flavors in every bite. Ideal for gatherings, barbecues, or even weeknight dinners, this cheesy layered masterpiece will have your guests coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumbers
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Evenly layer the lettuce on the bottom of a large, clear glass serving bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves and evenly distribute them over the lettuce layer.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber, then layer it on top of the tomatoes.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or small strips, and add it as the next layer.

Step 5

Evenly sprinkle the frozen peas (no need to thaw) as the next layer on top of the onions.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. This will be the creamy dressing.

Step 7

Spread the dressing evenly over the peas layer, ensuring it covers all the way to the edges of the bowl to seal in the layers.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the dressing layer, creating a thick and cheesy topping.

Step 9

Add the crumbled bacon on top of the cheese for the final layer of flavor and texture.

Step 10

Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Gently toss before serving, or serve layered and allow guests to scoop through the layers for the full effect.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1938.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4598.3

Total Fat 381.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 839.0mg	0%
Sodium 8828.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 134.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.9g
Protein 175.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2034.3mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 3605.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.4%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 11.5%