Description
The Seven Layer Salad is a timeless crowd-pleaser with vibrant colors and textures, featuring a mix of crunchy vegetables, creamy cheese, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, rinsed, dried, and chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
- 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- In a large glass dish or bowl, layer the chopped lettuce, red onion, peas, shredded cheese, and chopped cauliflower.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
- Refrigerate the salad until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Once chilled, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be made a day or two in advance, but add the dressing right before serving.
- Feel free to substitute Cheddar cheese with other varieties like Swiss or Monterey Jack.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter dressing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for the best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
