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.

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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

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Dressing:

Ingredient	Quantity
Mayonnaise	3/4 cup
Sweet relish	1/2 cup
Spicy mustard	1 tablespoon
Dried thyme	1 teaspoon
Salt	2 teaspoons

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Instructions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add the Dressing:
   Spoon the dressing evenly over the final layer. Gently spread it with a spatula to fully cover the top surface.
4. 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.
5. 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.