Seven-Layer Salad

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 5 cups chopped green leaf lettuce
• 2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 (12-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 cups chopped radishes
• 2 cups diced seedless cucumber
• Seven -Layer Salad Dressing (recipe follows) Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon
• Seven -Layer Salad Dressing
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Makes 10 to 12 servings

Salad
1. In a 3 1/2-quart glass bowl, layer lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, peas, radishes, and cucumber. Top with dressing, spreading edges to seal. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight. Garnish with cheese and bacon, if desired.


Salad Dressing

Makes about 2 cups

1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and pepper, stirring well.