Easy Layered Salad

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic 7-layer salad with creamy dressing, crisp veggies, and sharp cheddar cheese.
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This Easy Layered Salad is a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for potlucks and family dinners. The beauty of this dish lies in its distinct layers, which maintain their individual textures until served. Starting with a bed of crisp lettuce, it features diced green peppers, sliced green onions, and sweet peas. A generous layer of creamy mayonnaise-based dressing binds the flavors, while sharp cheddar cheese adds a savory kick. The salad is best made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. It’s a simple, satisfying side dish that brings a touch of nostalgia and comfort to any table, requiring minimal effort for maximum impact.

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Easy Layered Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 22.5

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This Easy Layered Salad is a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for potlucks and family dinners. The beauty of this dish lies in its distinct layers, which maintain their individual textures until served. Starting with a bed of crisp lettuce, it features diced green peppers, sliced green onions, and sweet peas. A generous layer of creamy mayonnaise-based dressing binds the flavors, while sharp cheddar cheese adds a savory kick. The salad is best made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, satisfying side dish that brings a touch of nostalgia and comfort to any table, requiring minimal effort for maximum impact.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash and dry the lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces to form the base layer.
  2. Place the torn lettuce evenly into a 13x9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the diced green pepper evenly over the lettuce layer.
  4. Add the sliced green onions in an even layer over the peppers.
  5. Spread the thawed frozen peas evenly over the onions.
  6. Whisk together the salad dressing (or mayonnaise mixture) until smooth.
  7. Pour the dressing mixture evenly over the vegetable layers, ensuring full coverage.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the dressing.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  10. Serve cold directly from the dish or scoop onto plates, keeping the layers intact as much as possible.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 22.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: salad, layered, potluck, side dish, lettuce, cheddar, peas, green onion, bell pepper, mayonnaise, refrigerated, easy, classic, vegetarian, party food, make ahead, casserole, comfort food, fresh, creamy
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