A colorful and refreshing salad perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering. The layers not only look beautiful but also provide a variety of textures and flavors.
Ingredients:
- Layer 1 (Bottom):
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- Layer 2:
- 1 pound frozen peas, thawed
- Layer 3:
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- Layer 4:
- 1 pound cooked bacon, crumbled
- Layer 5:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Layer 6:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Layer 7 (Top):
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or crumbled
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lettuce: Start by shredding the head of iceberg lettuce. Spread it evenly across the bottom of a large, clear glass bowl or trifle dish. This will be your first layer.
- Add the Peas: Sprinkle the thawed frozen peas evenly over the lettuce layer.
- Add the Red Onion: Distribute the finely chopped red onion over the peas.
- Add the Bacon: Scatter the crumbled cooked bacon over the red onion layer.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar. Mix well until smooth. Gently and evenly spread this dressing over the bacon layer, covering it completely. Do not mix the layers.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the dressing layer.
- Add the Eggs: Garnish the top of the salad with the sliced or crumbled hard-boiled eggs.
- Chill: Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Do not mix the layers. Serve the salad by scooping down through all the layers to get a bit of everything in each serving.
Tips and Variations:
- For a sweeter salad, add a layer of mandarin oranges or halved grape tomatoes.
- You can substitute other types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Colby.
- Add a layer of diced celery or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- For a different dressing, ranch dressing can be substituted.
- For a brighter green, fresh peas can be used instead of frozen.
- For a larger crowd, simply increase the amounts of each ingredient, keeping the layering order the same.
- If you don’t have sour cream, you can use plain greek yogurt.