Description
This Retro Seven Layer Beef Bacon Salad is a delightful trip back in time, bringing together a wonderful medley of textures and flavors that are both comforting and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound beef bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1.25 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
Cook the beef bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
Layer the chopped lettuce, red onion, thawed peas, shredded cheddar cheese, cauliflower, and crumbled beef bacon in a large glass dish.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and sugar in a bowl until smooth to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the layered salad.
Refrigerate the salad until thoroughly chilled before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip draining the beef bacon on paper towels. This is key to getting that perfect crispy texture without excess grease.
Try to spread each layer as evenly as possible for a visually appealing salad and a balanced flavor in every spoonful.
If your mayonnaise seems too thick, you can whisk in a tiny bit of milk or water, a teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired drizzling consistency.
While it’s tempting to serve immediately, chilling the salad is crucial. It allows the flavors to marry and the textures to set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A