Potluck Layer Salad

Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant Potluck Layer Salad—a show-stopping dish perfect for serving a crowd. This colorful, seven-layered masterpiece combines crisp romaine lettuce and baby spinach with fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and red onion, all topped with layers of thawed peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. A creamy homemade dressing infused with dill, vinegar, and a touch of sweetness ties everything together, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Best served chilled, this make-ahead salad is ideal for potlucks, BBQs, or family dinners. Its striking presentation in a glass or trifle dish makes it as visually appealing as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all ingredients: wash and chop the romaine lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Thaw the peas and chop the hard-boiled eggs.

Step 2

In a tall glass or trifle dish, begin layering the salad. Start with the romaine lettuce and then add baby spinach, creating an even base for subsequent layers.

Step 3

Add the cherry tomatoes as the next layer, followed by the diced cucumber and red onion. Sprinkle the thawed peas as the next layer.

Step 4

Top the peas with the chopped hard-boiled eggs, spreading them evenly. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the eggs, followed by a layer of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped dill, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Spread the creamy dressing evenly over the top of the salad layer, spreading it all the way to the edges to seal the layers below.

Step 7

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Just before serving, garnish the top with chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1615.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2860.4

Total Fat 229.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1212.3mg	0%
Sodium 4037.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 47.1g
Protein 110.9g	0%

Vitamin D 176IU	0%
Calcium 1869.2mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2219.0mg	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: 70.1%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 14.9%