Classic Layered Salad

This Classic Layered Salad is a visual feast and a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday gatherings. Featuring vibrant layers of crisp iceberg lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet green peas, smoky bacon, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, it’s a beautiful medley of texture and flavor. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a rich, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sugar, this make-ahead salad is as satisfying as it is stunning. Serve it in a clear glass bowl to showcase its colorful layers, and let it be the centerpiece of your table. With only 30 minutes of prep and a short chill time, this timeless recipe is easy to assemble and guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 head Iceberg lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1.5 cups Frozen green peas
• 6 strips Cooked bacon
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing and drying all fresh vegetables. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and spread it evenly as the base layer in a large, clear trifle bowl or glass serving dish.

Step 2

Layer the baby spinach on top of the lettuce for the second layer.

Step 3

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and arrange them as the third layer on top of the spinach.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Place these slices as the fourth layer.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and spread them over the cucumber layer.

Step 6

Evenly sprinkle the frozen green peas (no need to thaw) over the onions as the next layer.

Step 7

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and scatter it over the peas for a savory touch.

Step 8

Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs, then add them as the next layer.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly to form a colorful top layer.

Step 10

In a medium-sized bowl, make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 11

Carefully spread the dressing over the top of the salad, making sure to cover it completely to seal in freshness.

Step 12

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.

Step 13

When ready to serve, gently toss the salad at the table or serve as-is for guests to scoop their desired portions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2635.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3643.4

Total Fat 289.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 1343.9mg	0%
Sodium 4122.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.4g	0%
Total Sugars 67.4g
Protein 114.1g	0%

Vitamin D 207.7IU	0%
Calcium 1841.3mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3576.7mg	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: 69.7%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 18.1%