7-Layer Iceberg & Pea Salad

In need of a salad for a holiday luncheon, I ran across this one on Pinterest. Haven’t made this (what is now termed a classic) dish in years. It's always a hit . . . and has the colors of Christmas and looks so pretty, especially in a trifle dish.

7-Layer Iceberg & Pea Salad

1/2 to 1 head iceberg lettuce, no core

10 oz grape tomatoes, sliced

10 oz frozen green peas, defrosted (NOT cooked)

6 green onions, sliced

8 oz cheddar cheese, grated

6 slices cut bacon, rough chopped

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning 

1. Get frozen peas out of freezer and allow to defrost while preparing bacon and salad dressing.

2. Cook bacon in a skillet stovetop or in the oven. Drain on a paper towel. Rough chop and set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients for salad dressing and set aside.

   
4. In a glass bowl or 9×13 dish, layer: lettuce, tomatoes, defrosted green peas, green onions & grated cheddar. Top layers with dressing. Spread to evenly cover top of the salad. Top with chopped bacon. Garnish with extra shredded cheese.
   

Recipe without photos . . .

7-Layer Iceberg & Pea Salad

1/2 to 1 head iceberg lettuce, no core

10 oz grape tomatoes, sliced

10 oz frozen green peas, defrosted (NOT cooked)

6 green onions, sliced

8 oz cheddar cheese, grated

6 slices cut bacon, rough chopped

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning 

1. Get frozen peas out of freezer and allow to defrost while preparing bacon and salad dressing.

2. Cook bacon in a skillet stovetop or in the oven. Drain on a paper towel. Rough chop and set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients for salad dressing and set aside.

4. In a glass bowl or 9×13 dish, layer: lettuce, tomatoes, defrosted green peas, green onions & grated cheddar. Top layers with dressing. Spread to evenly cover top of the salad. Top with chopped bacon. Garnish with extra peas or shredded cheese if desired.