Cake Pan Layered Salad
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates
- 5 oz spring mix, chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped, chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 lb bacon, cooked to golden brown & crispy DIVIDED
- 6 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled, and cut into pieces DIVIDED
- 1/4 red onion, diced finely
- 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese DIVIDED
- 10 cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly
Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 TBS white vinegar
- 2 TBS white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 TBS milk
Prepare bacon & hard boiled eggs ahead of time. You may have your way of preparing bacon & had boiled eggs, but I will go over quickly my steps for anyone needing them.
BACON: Line a deep sheet with parchment. Line 1 lb of bacon in a single layer on parchment. Place pan in a preheated 425 degree oven and cook for 15-18 minuets until golden brown & crispy. Remove bacon from pan and allow to drain on a paper towel lined plate. Once drained, chop bacon into bite size pieces.
HARD BOILED EGGS: Place eggs in a medum sauce pan. Cover with water about 1 inch above top of eggs. Sprinkle salt over eggs to prevent cracking. Place on stove top on high heat and allow to come to a boil. Place lid on and turn off heat for 10 minutes. Place eggs in a cold water/ice bath to stop cooking and cool eggs down. Peel eggs and chop into bite size pieces.
Making Bottom Layered Salad
Making Dressing
In large mixing bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, white granulated sugar, parmesan cheese, salt & black pepper, and 2 TBS milk.
Pour dressing all over salad and smooth evenly.
Making Top Layered Salad
Top with remaining crispy bacon, hard boiled eggs, 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese, pecans, tomatoes, green onions.
Cover and place in refrigerator for a few hours to over night to allow dressing to meld into salad layers. Enjoy.