Description
A vibrant, creamy, and crunchy salad featuring fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, and crispy turkey bacon, topped with a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
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1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, chopped
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1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1½ cups frozen peas, thawed
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4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
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1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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8 strips turkey or beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream
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2 tsp honey
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Prep and dry all vegetables. Boil and slice the eggs.
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Cook turkey or beef bacon until crisp and crumble.
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In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Layer salad in a clear bowl: lettuce, onion, tomatoes, peas, eggs.
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Spread dressing over top, cover, and chill for 4+ hours.
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Before serving, top with cheese and bacon.
Notes
- Best made a day ahead.
- Use a trifle bowl for presentation.
- Add broccoli or cauliflower for variation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layered, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American