Layered salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines various fresh ingredients into a visually stunning and deliciously satisfying meal. This particular version, featuring cherry tomatoes, peas, corn, cheddar cheese, and crisp lettuce, offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for potlucks, picnics, or as a colorful side dish.
Weight Watchers 5 Points / Serves 4
Each layer of this salad adds a different taste and contributes to a beautiful presentation that will impress your guests.I like to add a touch of fried bacon on top and a delicious spread made from sour cream and mayo for a perfect balance of textures and flavors
Cheddar cheese is the star ingredient that ties the salad together, adding a rich, tangy flavor and a creamy texture. The cheese is typically shredded and scattered between the layers, melting slightly and blending beautifully with the other ingredients. This adds an indulgent touch and enhances the overall taste of the salad.
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Purple Cabbage, shredded
- ⅓ cup Carrot, shredded
- ¼ cup Red onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 Hard-boiled Eggs, sliced
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- A handful of bacon bits
- For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp Seasoning salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
Instructions
1.In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
2.First, add lettuce to a large trifle bowl. Layer it with cabbage, cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onions, eggs, cheese, and bacon bits.
3.Finally, layer the dressing on top and chill the salad for 2 to 3 hours.
4.Serve and enjoy.
