Seven Layer Side Dish

Elevate your next gathering with this vibrant Seven Layer Side Dish, a beautifully crafted masterpiece of fresh, crisp vegetables, savory bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese. This crowd-pleasing salad layers romaine lettuce, juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet green peas, and zesty red onion, all topped with a rich, herb-infused sour cream and mayonnaise dressing. The addition of crispy crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar ensures every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a stand-alone lunch, this stunning dish is not only visually striking in a glass serving dish but also irresistibly refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, make-ahead recipe that will have your guests coming back for seconds! Keywords: layered salad recipe, seven layer salad, easy side dish, potluck salad ideas, vibrant vegetable recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the base layer by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Spread it evenly in the bottom of a glass serving dish or trifle bowl.

Step 2

Halve the grape tomatoes and layer them evenly on top of the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, layering them evenly over the tomatoes.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and sprinkle it over the cucumbers for the fourth layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the onion layer, making sure it’s evenly distributed.

Step 6

Thaw the frozen peas under running water or in the microwave, then pat them dry and layer them over the cheese.

Step 7

Top the peas with the crumbled cooked bacon for a crispy, flavorful seventh layer.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Spread this dressing evenly over the top of the layered dish to ‘seal’ it.

Step 9

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled with a large spoon to showcase the distinct, colorful layers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1207.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2466.8

Total Fat 202.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 454.1mg	0%
Sodium 4234.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 92.5g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1527.6mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 2143.8mg	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: 72.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 13.3%