7 Layer Salad
With crunchy greens, juicy tomatoes, tender peas, cheddar cheese, plenty of bacon and eggs, and a bright, smoky dressing, this salad delivers more than you might be expecting.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- ½ head iceberg lettuce chopped into 1" pieces, about 6 cups
- 4 ounces baby spinach leaves stems removed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and sliced or chopped
- 8 ounces bacon cooked and chopped (reserve bacon grease for dressing)
- 3 large Roma tomatoes sliced in half, seeds removed, and chopped
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- 4 ounces freshly shredded cheddar cheese about 2 cups
- 6-8 ounces frozen peas partially thawed, about 1½ cups
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon warm bacon grease
Instructions
- In a large bowl, layer the lettuce, spinach, salt and pepper, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and peas.
- Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and bacon grease. Spread the dressing in a thin layer over the peas.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Toss well, just before serving.
Notes
The salad can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, making it perfect for busy summer nights. Layer it together in the morning, top with the dressing, cover, and refrigerate. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2301IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg