Sure, here’s a classic recipe for a delicious 7-layer salad:
Ingredients:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced hard-boiled eggs
Instructions:
- In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer the chopped iceberg lettuce evenly on the bottom.
- Layer the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the lettuce.
- Add a layer of diced cucumber on top of the tomatoes.
- Layer thinly sliced red onion on top of the cucumber.
- Spread the thawed frozen peas evenly over the red onion layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the peas layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and white vinegar until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top layer of cheese, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, you can optionally garnish the salad with cooked and crumbled bacon and/or sliced hard-boiled eggs.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious 7-layer salad!