Healthier 7 Layer Salad

A wide glass bowl with a layered salad of spinach, red onion, peas, cheese, bacon and a creamy dressing.

4.55 from 44 votes

A healthier 7 layer salad with mixed lettuces, frozen peas, cheese, bacon and a killer creamy dressing. This side dish is always a hit!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Yield: 8 -10 servings

Ingredients

1 medium head of romaine, ends trimmed and leaves chopped
2 big handfuls of fresh spinach or baby spinach
1 red onion, chopped
1 10- oz bag frozen peas, slightly thawed
½ cup mayonnaise (I use low-fat)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (I use non-fat)
1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
5-6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To prep: Cook your bacon (see notes below for details). Wash and chop your romaine lettuce and shred your cheese.
Add the romaine and spinach to the bottom of your bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Top with red onion, then peas. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt and sugar until well combined. Spread over the peas and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Top with cheddar cheese and cooked, crumbled bacon.
Serve or cover and keep in the refrigerator.

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Notes

Bacon: You can fry your bacon in a pan over medium heat, turning regularly, until cooked and crisp. Remove and drain. Or cook your bacon in the microwave or in the oven.

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