Description
A vibrant and refreshing seven-layer salad featuring crisp vegetables and creamy textures in a rainbow of colors. Perfect for meals on the go or a light lunch, it’s satisfyingly crunchy, balanced, and nutrient-rich.
Ingredients
4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 pint peaches tomatoes, halved
1 (15-oz) can baby peas, drained or 1½ cups fresh cooked peas
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 (8-oz) block diced cheddar cheese
1 cup croutons
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
Prepare the base: Wash and shred the iceberg lettuce. Spread half into the bottom of a large casserole dish or deep salad bowl.
Add peas: Evenly distribute the drained baby peas over the lettuce layer.
Pile the tomatoes: Fan the halved tomatoes over the peas and ensure they’re spaced evenly.
Layer chopped hard-boiled eggs: Spread the chopped eggs over the tomatoes.
Sprinkle diced cheese: Distribute the diced cheddar cheese over the eggs.
Add croutons: Evenly spread the croutons over the cheese.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, seasoned salt, and vinegar.
Finish the salad: Spread the dressing over the croutons and press gently to adhere. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Iceberg lettuce can be swapped with green leaf lettuce for a different texture.
Cherry or grape tomatoes can replace peaches tomatoes if desired.
If fresh peas are used, cook and drain them until tender. Use cooled, fully cooked, and cooled hard-boiled eggs for the best results.
For a lighter option, substitute regular mayonnaise with light mayonnaise.
Cheddar cheese can be replaced with Swiss or mozzarella for a lighter option.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the salad
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg