Untossed Layered Salad

Delight your guests with the vibrant and crowd-pleasing Untossed Layered Salad, a visually stunning side dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This no-toss salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber slices, sweet green peas, and savory layers of shredded cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and crispy crumbled bacon—all beautifully arranged in a large glass bowl to showcase its colorful, eye-catching layers. Topped with a creamy homemade dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of tangy white vinegar, this salad locks in freshness and flavor with every bite. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday tables, this layered masterpiece is best served chilled, making it a refreshing and irresistible addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large Cucumber, sliced
• 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Frozen green peas, thawed
• 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 large Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a clear, large glass bowl or trifle dish to showcase the beautiful layers.

Step 2

Start by adding the romaine lettuce at the bottom of the dish to create a dense and even base layer.

Step 3

Add the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the lettuce for the next layer.

Step 4

Place the cucumber slices evenly as the third layer.

Step 5

Spread the thinly sliced red onion over the cucumber slices.

Step 6

Layer the thawed green peas on top of the onions, spreading them evenly across the surface.

Step 7

Add the shredded cheddar cheese as the next layer to create a contrasting bright yellow color.

Step 8

Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs on top of the cheese, evenly spaced for a decorative effect.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon over the layer of eggs for a crispy and flavorful addition.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to prepare the dressing.

Step 11

Carefully spread the dressing over the topmost layer, covering the salad completely to lock in the freshness.

Step 12

Garnish the top of the dressing with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of green.

Step 13

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 14

Serve chilled and enjoy as a centerpiece dish that doesn't require tossing. Simply scoop down through the layers to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1845.6 grams (1845.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3113

Total Fat 256.60g	329%
Saturated Fat 50.00g	250%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1136mg	379%
Sodium 3694mg	161%
Total Carbohydrate 132.30g	48%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 45.60g
Protein 82.10g	164%

Vitamin D 176IU	880%
Calcium 500mg	38%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 3065mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.9%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 16.7%