Dee's Layered Salad

Experience the vibrant flavors and stunning presentation of Dee's Layered Salad—a refreshing showstopper perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners. This versatile recipe layers crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet peas, topped with a creamy homemade dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sugar for the perfect balance. A finishing touch of shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and hard-boiled eggs delivers irresistible savory depth. Served in a clear bowl, this make-ahead salad not only looks gorgeous but allows the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Whether you're hosting a crowd or treating yourself, this easy layered salad is a meal-prep favorite that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 3 Hard-boiled eggs, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your vegetables. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 2

In a clear glass bowl or trifle dish, begin layering the ingredients to create visual appeal. Start by adding the chopped romaine lettuce as the base layer.

Step 3

Add an even layer of cherry tomatoes, followed by the diced cucumber, red onion slices, and frozen peas (they’ll thaw as the salad rests).

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to create the dressing.

Step 5

Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the pea layer, sealing the edges to lock in freshness.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dressing layer. Follow with the crumbled bacon and chopped hard-boiled eggs for the final layers.

Step 7

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. This step can be done up to 12 hours in advance for convenience.

Step 8

Before serving, lightly toss the salad if desired, or serve it with a long-handled spoon to preserve the beautiful layers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1423.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3238.5

Total Fat 275.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1042.8mg	0%
Sodium 4074.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.7g
Protein 88.2g	0%

Vitamin D 156IU	0%
Calcium 1194.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2167.3mg	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: 74.9%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 14.4%