Southern Layered Salad

Southern Layered Salad is a classic American potluck dish, particularly popular in the Southern United States, known for its beautiful presentation in a clear glass bowl. It typically features layers of crisp lettuce, peas, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, cheese, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, often topped with a crunchy garnish like fried onions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally high in fat and calories due to the mayonnaise dressing, cheese, and bacon, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and bacon. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamins A and K from the greens, along with calcium and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	600 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the salad is a symbol of communal gatherings and hospitality, with the layered presentation often serving as a centerpiece. Nutritionally, its unique structure allows the dressing to seal the layers, keeping ingredients fresh and crisp for hours, making it ideal for make-ahead meals.