My Mother in Law's 7 Layer Salad

Celebrate timeless potluck perfection with "My Mother-in-Law’s 7 Layer Salad," a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish bursting with flavor and texture. This easy-to-make layered salad showcases crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red onion, and tender peas—all beautifully stacked in a clear dish for a stunning presentation. The savory combination of shredded cheddar cheese and smoky crumbled bacon is elevated by a creamy, tangy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sugar for balance. Perfect for family gatherings, BBQs, or holiday feasts, this make-ahead recipe is as delicious as it is visually striking. Serve it chilled to let the layers meld into a harmonious bite of fresh, savory bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
• 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1.25 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Roughly chop the romaine lettuce and spread it evenly as the first layer in a large trifle dish or a clear glass bowl.

Step 2

Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the lettuce as the second layer.

Step 3

Sprinkle the diced cucumber evenly over the tomatoes to create the third layer.

Step 4

Add the thinly sliced red onions on top of the cucumbers, forming the fourth layer.

Step 5

Spread the thawed peas evenly over the onions for the fifth layer.

Step 6

Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the peas, making it the sixth layer.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Carefully spread the dressing evenly over the cheese layer, ensuring it forms a complete seal without mixing into the other layers.

Step 9

Top the dressing with the crumbled cooked bacon as the seventh and final layer.

Step 10

Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let the layers meld and develop flavors.

Step 11

To serve, use a large spoon to scoop through all the layers, ensuring each serving gets a taste of every ingredient.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1576.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3826.1

Total Fat 320.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 601.9mg	0%
Sodium 4600.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 56.3g
Protein 95.0g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1478.9mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2526.1mg	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: 74.1%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 16.1%