Low Calorie Seven Layer Salad

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A classic layered salad featuring crisp lettuce, peas, cheese, and eggs for a satisfying light meal.
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This Low Calorie Seven Layer Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that balances textures and flavors beautifully. Crisp lettuce forms the base, topped with tender steamed peas, savory turkey bacon, and creamy low-fat cheddar. Sliced hard-boiled eggs and crunchy water chestnuts add protein and crunch, while fresh scallions provide a mild onion kick. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light dinner, this salad holds up well when chilled and served with a tangy vinaigrette on the side. It’s a healthy, customizable option that brings home-style comfort to your table without the heavy calories.

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Low Calorie Seven Layer Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 22.5

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This Low Calorie Seven Layer Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that balances textures and flavors beautifully. Crisp lettuce forms the base, topped with tender steamed peas, savory turkey bacon, and creamy low-fat cheddar. Sliced hard-boiled eggs and crunchy water chestnuts add protein and crunch, while fresh scallions provide a mild onion kick. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light dinner, this salad holds up well when chilled and served with a tangy vinaigrette on the side. It&# 226;ÂÂs a healthy, customizable option that brings home-style comfort to your table without the heavy calories.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Wash the head of lettuce thoroughly and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Steam the frozen peas until they are just tender, then drain and let cool.
  3. In a large, clear glass bowl, spread a layer of the torn lettuce as the base.
  4. Sprinkle a layer of the steamed peas over the lettuce.
  5. Add a layer of grated low-fat cheddar or monterey jack cheese.
  6. Sprinkle a layer of crumbled turkey bacon over the cheese.
  7. Distribute the sliced water chestnuts evenly over the bacon.
  8. Sprinkle the finely chopped scallions over the water chestnuts.
  9. Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs neatly on top of the salad.
  10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve.
  11. Serve the salad cold with vinaigrette dressing on the side for individual portions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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, seven layer, lettuce, peas, cheese, eggs, turkey bacon, water chestnuts, scallions, low calorie, healthy, potluck, picnic, layered, light meal, veggie, protein, cold dish, make ahead
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