Layered Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped; 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges; 8 ounces baby spinach; 8 Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, recipe follows, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped; 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; 8 ounces grated sharp Cheddar; One 10-ounce bag frozen peas, partially thawed; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 8 eggs

Servings: persons

2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
8 ounces baby spinach
8 Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, recipe follows, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces grated sharp Cheddar
One 10-ounce bag frozen peas, partially thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 eggs

1
For the salad: In a clear glass bowl, layer the salad ingredients in the order they appear above, concentrating the ingredients around the perimeter of the bowl and filling in any gaps in the center with lettuce as needed.
2
Start with a good layer of iceberg on the bottom, followed by the tomato wedges, spinach and Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs.
3
Sprinkle the egg layer generously with salt and pepper.
4
Layer on the bacon, green onions and Cheddar, and end with the peas.
5
For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
6
Pour the dressing over the top of the peas and spread evenly, bringing the dressing all the way out to the edges of the bowl.
7
Sprinkle with the dill and parsley.
8
Cover and refrigerate until serving.
9
Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil.
10
Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the water for 20 minutes.
11
Drain off the water and add ice to the pan on top of the eggs.
12
Set aside to chill.

1786

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped, 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges, 8 ounces baby spinach, 8 Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, recipe follows, chopped, and more.

Yes, Layered Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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