Layered Dublin Salad

Here’s a hearty and colorful Layered Dublin Salad — a twist on the traditional 7-layer salad, inspired by Irish flavors and textures. It features crisp veggies, savory bacon, hard-boiled eggs, sharp cheese, and a creamy dressing, all beautifully layered in a glass bowl or trifle dish.

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🥗 Layered Dublin Salad

Ingredients (Serves 8–10):

• 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce

• 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or chopped

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1½ cups shredded sharp Irish cheddar (or regular sharp cheddar)

• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (cherry or grape, halved)

• ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced

• 1 cup cucumber, diced (optional)

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For the creamy dressing:

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tsp sugar

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or ¼ tsp garlic powder for extra flavor

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the dressing:

   • Whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill while assembling.

2. Layer the salad (from bottom to top):

   • Lettuce

   • Peas

   • Eggs

   • Tomatoes & cucumber

   • Green onions

   • Cheese

   • Bacon

3. Top with dressing:

   • Spread the creamy dressing over the top layer like frosting — all the way to the edges to seal in freshness.

4. Chill:

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to overnight) to let flavors meld.

5. Serve cold, scooping down through all the layers.

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🔄 Tips & Variations:

• Add a layer of diced corned beef or ham for a more Irish-style meal salad.

• Swap peas for sweet corn or shredded carrots if preferred.

• Use a clear trifle bowl for beautiful presentation.

Let me know if you want a vegetarian, low-carb, or mini mason jar version of this salad!