7 Layer Salad
Sharp cheddar cheese, creamy dressing, salty bacon and crisp vegetables make for the delicious & beautiful 7 Layer Salad. Delicious as a side or main, goes well with soup and bread!
Servings: 8 -12 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Salad
- 1 head lettuce – rinsed dried, and shredded or chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup red onion about 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups chopped vegetables of choice - cauliflower, artichoke hearts, celery, etc. I used cauliflower florets – some folks prefer hard boiled eggs instead for this layer.
- 10 ounce package frozen peas thawed
Topping
- 8-10 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup ready to eat bacon of choice I used vegan bacon
- Fresh dill and green onions chopped
Instructions
- Set aside a glass bowl such as this glass trifle bowl.
- Add Dressing ingredients to a medium bowl: mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk until well mixed. Keep covered in refrigerator until needed.
- Layer each Salad ingredient in a single, even layer in the bowl: lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onion, vegetables of choice, and peas.
- Retrieve Dressing from the fridge. Spread evenly over the salad.
- Sprinkle Topping ingredients over the dressing: cheddar cheese, bacon, fresh dill and green onions.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until chilled. Enjoy!