Overnight Salad or Seven Layer Salad

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

Step 2

Place lettuce on the bottom of a large bowl or you can also use a 9x13 casserole dish.

Step 3

Top with the first 5 ingredients, uniformly layering each other on top of the other.

Step 4

Next, top with half of the bacon and drizzle half of the dressing on top.

Step 5

Layer the remaining ingredients in the following order: defrosted peas, diced tomatoes, diced green onions, and the cranberries.

Step 6

Spread the remaining dressing on top to seal the edges and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 8

Top with the remaining chopped bacon and chopped green onions before serving.