7-Layer Salad recipe | Traditional Southern Salad | Controversial salad recipe | Church potluck

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.

Wash and drain the head of lettuce, then chop half of it and place it in a bowl as the base.

Spread canned chicken breast (drained) over the chopped lettuce.

Pour drained English peas over the chicken layer.

Slice cucumbers thinly and layer them over the peas.

Add a layer of grape tomatoes on top of the cucumbers.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of mayonnaise with 1/4 cup of sugar until well combined.

Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the tomatoes.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

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