Hearty Eight Layered Salad

Elevate your next gathering with this visually stunning and flavor-packed Hearty Eight Layered Salad! This crowd-pleasing recipe features a vibrant medley of fresh ingredients—crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet peas—layered alongside protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, smoky crumbled bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. A creamy homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of vinegar ties everything together, adding a tangy-sweet finish to each delicious bite. Served chilled and beautifully arranged in a clear bowl, this no-cook, make-ahead salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, offering a stunning centerpiece and a satisfying burst of flavor and texture in every scoop.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1.5 cups Frozen peas, thawed
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1.5 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Layer the salad in a large clear glass bowl to showcase the layers, starting with the romaine lettuce as the base layer.

Step 3

Add the halved cherry tomatoes evenly on top of the lettuce.

Step 4

Next, layer the diced cucumber over the tomatoes.

Step 5

Spread the thinly sliced red onion as the next layer, followed by the thawed peas.

Step 6

Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs as the sixth layer.

Step 7

Evenly sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the eggs.

Step 8

Top with the shredded cheddar cheese as the final layer.

Step 9

Spread the prepared dressing evenly across the top layer of cheese, ensuring it fully covers the surface to lock in freshness.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Serve chilled. Use a long spoon to scoop through all the layers for maximum flavor in every bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1786.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3593.2

Total Fat 293.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1272.4mg	0%
Sodium 4191.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.0g
Protein 111.6g	0%

Vitamin D 176IU	0%
Calcium 1673.1mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 2613.5mg	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: 71.9%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 15.9%