the Seven-Layer Salad recipe
### Seven-Layer Salad
**Ingredients:**
– **Salad:**
– 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
– 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
– 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
– **Dressing:**
– 1 cup mayonnaise
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Directions:**
1. **Prepare the Ingredients:**
– Begin by washing and chopping the iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers.
– Thaw the frozen peas and set them aside.
– Hard boil the eggs, cool them, and then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
– Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
2. **Assemble the Salad:**
– In a large, clear glass bowl (to showcase the layers), start by adding the chopped iceberg lettuce as the base layer.
– Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes in an even layer on top of the lettuce.
– Follow with the sliced cucumbers, creating the third layer.
– Spread the thawed peas over the cucumbers for the fourth layer.
– Then, add the chopped hard-boiled eggs as the fifth layer.
– Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the eggs, making the sixth layer.
– Finally, top with the crumbled bacon, creating the seventh layer.
3. **Make the Dressing:**
– In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, and pepper.
– Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy.
4. **Add the Dressing:**
– Spread the dressing evenly over the top layer of bacon. Make sure to spread it to the edges of the bowl to seal the salad, which helps keep the layers intact and prevents the salad from wilting.
5. **Chill and Serve:**
– Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together.
– When ready to serve, ensure each serving includes a bit of every layer for the full flavor experience. Serve the salad chilled.
This Seven-Layer Salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a make-ahead dish for gatherings. Enjoy the combination of crisp veggies, creamy dressing, and savory bacon in every bite!