Cooking Light's Seven Layer Salad
Experience the ultimate blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients with Cooking Light's Seven Layer Salad—an irresistible, health-conscious take on a classic potluck favorite. This visually stunning salad features crisp romaine lettuce and tender spinach leaves as the base, layered with cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet peas, all topped with savory turkey bacon and a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheddar cheese for a touch of indulgence. A creamy, zesty dressing made with Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, and a dash of lemon juice ties everything together, making each bite refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or as a show-stopping centerpiece for gatherings. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it’s the ideal combination of healthy and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
- 0.5 cup Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices Turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the turkey bacon by cooking it in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into pieces.
Step 2
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 3
In a clear glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the romaine lettuce evenly at the bottom.
Step 4
Next, layer the fresh spinach leaves on top of the romaine lettuce.
Step 5
Add a layer of halved cherry tomatoes, followed by the diced cucumber.
Step 6
Sprinkle the thinly sliced red onions evenly over the cucumber layer.
Step 7
Add the thawed peas as the next layer, spreading them out evenly.
Step 8
Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the peas.
Step 9
Top the salad layers with the crumbled turkey bacon to complete the dish.
Step 10
Spread the prepared dressing evenly over the top layer. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 11
Just before serving, gently toss all the layers together or serve it as-is for a beautiful layered presentation.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1209.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 944.0 |
| Total Fat 44.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g | |
| Cholesterol 123.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3046.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.4g | |
| Protein 58.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 719.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2329.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories