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Vibrant Seven-Layer Salad

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A colorful and easy-to-make layered salad perfect for picnics and potlucks, featuring fresh vegetables, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and a tangy creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup canned sweet corn, drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in the fridge.
  2. Cook and chop bacon: Fry 8-10 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Prep vegetables: Shred iceberg lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, drain canned corn, thaw frozen peas, and finely dice red onion.
  4. Assemble the salad layers in a clear bowl: start with shredded lettuce, then cherry tomatoes, corn, peas, red onions, chopped bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Top with dressing: Spoon the prepared dressing evenly over the cheese layer and smooth gently with a spatula without mixing.
  6. Chill and let flavors meld: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Pat vegetables dry to avoid sogginess. Cook bacon until crisp for best texture. Chill salad for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld. For vegetarian option, replace bacon with toasted nuts. Dressing can be made lighter with Greek yogurt or avocado substitutions.

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Keywords: seven-layer salad, picnic salad, layered salad, easy salad, bacon salad, cheddar cheese salad, potluck recipe

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