Side

Seven-Layer Salad

Crisp romaine, sweet peas, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy celery and scallions build fresh layers beneath a creamy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing that balances tangy cider vinegar with a touch of sweetness.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Seven-Layer Salad
Total
24 min
Prep
24 min
Serves
10

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
121
Protein
5g
Carbs
11g
Fat
7g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
324mg

Ingredients

  • 8 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes , or quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp cider vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Layer peas, bell pepper, tomatoes, celery and scallions on top.
  2. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar to taste, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the salad (an offset spatula is handy for this, if you have one). Sprinkle with cheese, basil and bacon. Serve room temperature or chilled.