Layered Dublin Salad
Traditional Layered Dublin Salad
This elegant and flavorful Layered Dublin Salad is a showstopper—perfect for potlucks, festive dinners, or a refreshing lunch. Stacked with crisp veggies, savory eggs, and sharp Irish cheese, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing, it’s a colorful and satisfying dish that pleases both the eyes and the palate.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Iceberg lettuce, chopped | 1 head |
| Red onion, finely diced | 1/2 |
| Hard-boiled eggs, chopped | 4–5 |
| Sweet peppers, chopped | 5 small |
| Frozen peas, thawed | 2 (12 oz) bags |
| Aged Irish cheese, shredded or cubed | 1 ½ cups |
Dressing:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 3/4 cup |
| Sweet relish | 1/2 cup |
| Spicy mustard | 1 tablespoon |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 2 teaspoons |
Instructions:
- Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet relish, spicy mustard, dried thyme, and salt. Stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside. - Layer the Ingredients:
Use a clear glass bowl to show off each colorful layer. Arrange the ingredients in this order:- First: Iceberg lettuce at the base.
- Second: Finely diced red onion.
- Third: Chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Fourth: Diced sweet peppers.
- Fifth: Thawed peas, spread evenly.
- Sixth: Irish cheese, generously layered on top.
- Add the Dressing:
Spoon the dressing evenly over the final layer. Gently spread it with a spatula to fully cover the top surface. - Chill (Optional):
Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours if possible. This allows the flavors to develop and the dressing to slightly soak into the top layers. - Serve:
Keep the layers intact until ready to serve. Toss gently before serving to coat everything in the dressing, or serve as-is and let guests scoop into the layers.
