Description

This vibrant Layered Salad features crisp iceberg lettuce and spinach layered with protein-rich hard boiled eggs and bacon, fresh tomatoes, green onions, grated cheddar cheese, and sweet peas. It’s topped with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of sugar, garnished with fresh dill. This make-ahead salad is perfect for gatherings, allowing flavors to meld beautifully after chilling.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Ingredients

2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
8 oz. baby spinach, washed and dried
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 hard boiled eggs, chopped
16 oz. bacon, cooked and chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
8 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
10 oz. frozen peas, partially thawed

Dressing Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar, plus more to taste
Chopped fresh dill, for topping

Instructions

Assemble the Salad Layers: In a clear glass bowl, start layering the ingredients beginning with the chopped iceberg lettuce. Concentrate the ingredients around the edges of the bowl for an appealing look, filling the center area with more lettuce if needed. Continue layering baby spinach, chopped hard boiled eggs, cooked and chopped bacon, chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, grated cheddar cheese, and finally top with the partially thawed peas.
Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar. Mix well until the dressing is smooth and evenly combined.
Add Dressing and Garnish: Pour the dressing over the top layer of peas, spreading it evenly to cover the surface and reach the edges of the bowl. Sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped dill as a garnish.
Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for up to 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Just before serving, toss the salad gently to combine all layers evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Be sure to partially thaw the peas so they are not icy and blend nicely into the salad texture.
Use a clear glass bowl to showcase the colorful layered effect for an impressive presentation.
Salad can be prepared earlier in the day, making it convenient for parties or family meals.
Adjust sugar in dressing based on your preference for sweetness.
Toss gently before serving to maintain the integrity of ingredients while combining flavors.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes (for hard boiling eggs and cooking bacon)
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: layered salad, iceberg lettuce salad, bacon salad, picnic salad, make-ahead salad, creamy dressing salad