Description
This vibrant and easy-to-make Seven Layer Salad with Chicken combines fresh, crisp vegetables, succulent chicken, smoky turkey bacon, and creamy plant-based cheese, all layered perfectly with a natural gelling agent. It’s a colorful, protein-packed salad with a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dairy
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, crisped and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced thinly
Vegetables
- 4 cups fresh mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
Dressing and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup natural mayonnaise (natural)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 teaspoons natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cook and shred the chicken. Crisp the smoked turkey bacon in a skillet until crunchy and set aside. Chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and shred carrots into uniform pieces. Hard boil and peel the eggs, then slice thinly.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together natural mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and finely chopped green onions. Mix in the natural gelling agent until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Layers: In a clear glass salad bowl or trifle dish, layer fresh mixed greens at the bottom. Add sliced cucumbers, shredded carrots, sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled smoked turkey bacon, and shredded plant-based cheese. Spread the dressing evenly on top, smoothing with a spatula.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least two hours to let the natural gelling agent set and flavors blend. Serve chilled with crispbread or fresh pita on the side.
Notes
- Prep veggies and cook chicken the day before to save time.
- Use a clear dish to showcase the colorful layered presentation.
- Make the dressing last to keep the salad fresh and prevent sogginess.
- Cut vegetables uniformly for neat layers and consistent taste.
- Chill the salad well to allow the natural gelling agent to work effectively.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: seven layer salad, chicken salad, layered salad, healthy salad, protein salad, plant-based cheese, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
