Make Your 7 Layer Salad The Star Of The Show At Your Next Party!

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: cooked ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat while ham is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: tofu

Avocado provides healthy fats, while tofu is a cost-effective protein.

Start by making the dressing in a bowl.

Add mayonnaise to the bowl.

Add Greek yogurt (or sour cream) to the bowl.

Pour in apple cider vinegar.

Add honey to the mixture.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients together until combined.

In a glass bowl, layer the salad ingredients starting with the lettuce.

Add chopped grape tomatoes on top of the lettuce.

Layer the thawed peas over the tomatoes.

Sprinkle chopped red onion on top of the peas.

Add chopped cucumber next.

Layer diced hard-boiled egg over the cucumber.

Pour the dressing over the entire salad.

Garnish the top with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.

Serve with extra components (bacon, cheese, dressing) on the side for guests.

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