This 7-layer salad is Mickie's go-to summer salad. Perfect for summer picnics!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 head romaine lettuce (coarsely chopped, divided)
- 1 cup frozen peas (divided)
- ½ red onion (finely diced, divided)
- 12 ounces bacon (cooked, crumbled and divided)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (peeled, diced and divided)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced, divided)
FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
PREPARATION
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients; set aside.
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Place one-third of the lettuce in the bottom of a trifle dish. Top with one-third each of the peas, red onion, bacon, hard-boiled egg, cheese and green onions. Spread one-third of the dressing over the top.
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Repeat layers again, ending with the dressing.
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For the last set of layers, begin again with the lettuce, peas and red onion, then cover with the remaining dressing. Top the dressing with the bacon, hard-boiled egg, cheese and green onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Salad should be eaten the day it is assembled.