Sharon's 8 Layer Salad
Sharon’s 8 Layer Salad is a visually stunning and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a vibrant centerpiece for your next dinner table. This classic layered salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers with sweet green peas and zesty red onions for a colorful medley of fresh produce. Topped with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of sugar, the salad is then crowned with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and savory crumbled bacon for the ultimate finishing touch. Served in a tall glass dish to highlight its impressive layers, this make-ahead recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making every bite irresistible. Quick to prepare and absolutely crowd-pleasing, this 8-layer salad is a showstopping side dish or light main course that’s as delightful to eat as it is to look at!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 3 cups Baby spinach, chopped
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients: chop the romaine lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, and cucumber. Cook and crumble the bacon, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 2
In a tall glass serving dish or large transparent bowl, layer the salad ingredients in this order: romaine lettuce, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green peas, and red onion.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper to create a creamy dressing.
Step 4
Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the layered vegetables, ensuring it reaches the edges of the dish to seal in freshness.
Step 5
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dressing layer.
Step 6
Top the salad with the crumbled bacon for a savory final touch.
Step 7
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
To serve, use a long-handled spoon to ensure guests get a bit of each layer in every portion.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2183.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3542.4 |
| Total Fat 290.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 79.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 571.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4656.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 147.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 44.8g | |
| Protein 107.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1873.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4755.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories