Are you ready to take your taste buds on a journey with a classic 7-layer salad? This dish is a potluck favorite and a staple at family gatherings. But before you dive in, let’s see if this recipe gets a smash or a pass from you!
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced ham or cooked bacon bits
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the chopped lettuce evenly on the bottom.
- Next, add a layer of thawed peas on top of the lettuce.
- Follow with a layer of halved cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tomatoes.
- Add a layer of diced ham or cooked bacon bits.
- Top with chopped green onions.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top layer of the salad, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Just before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to coat all the layers with the creamy dressing.
- Enjoy your 7-layer salad smash or pass verdict!
Now that you have the recipe, are you ready to give it a try? Let the layers of flavor tantalize your taste buds and decide if this dish gets a smash or a pass from you!
