Description
A colorful and crunchy layered salad that celebrates summer gatherings with its vibrant ingredients and harmonious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn, canned or cooked
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: bacon bits, shredded cheese, hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients: In a large glass bowl, start with romaine lettuce, followed by cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, corn, shredded carrots, and red onion.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Dress the salad: Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the top layer of the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add optional toppings like bacon bits, shredded cheese, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare ingredients a day ahead but add dressing right before serving. Use fresh and dry vegetables for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, 7 layer salad, summer recipe, potluck dish, vegetarian salad