How do you make a layered garden salad?

A layered garden salad is built by stacking fresh ingredients in a specific order to maximize both presentation and flavor. Start with thoroughly dried salad greens at the base to keep the texture crisp. Then add layers of chopped vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Follow with creamy or hearty ingredients like cheese, beans, or eggs. Finish with a flavorful dressing on top or serve it on the side. The key is to keep layers distinct and avoid adding dressing too early to maintain freshness—just like in the Easy Layered Brunch Salad .

What are the 5 types of salads?

There are five main types of salads commonly recognized: Green Salads – built with leafy greens like lettuce, arugula, or spinach. Vegetable Salads – focused on non-leafy ingredients like cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes. Bound Salads – held together with a thick dressing, such as tuna or egg salad. Fruit Salads – composed of fresh or preserved fruits, sometimes with a sweet dressing. Layered Salads – assembled in visible, colorful layers in a glass bowl, like the Easy Layered Brunch Salad , which blends elements of both green and fruit salads.

How to prepare a salad step by step?

To prepare a fresh, layered salad: Wash and thoroughly dry all greens and produce. Chop, slice, or dice ingredients according to the desired size. Cook any necessary components (like croutons or hard-boiled eggs). Assemble in a bowl or platter by layering ingredients in your chosen order. Mix or whisk the dressing separately and only drizzle it just before serving. Top with finishing elements like croutons, nuts, or seeds for texture. This is the same approach used for crafting the Easy Layered Brunch Salad for optimal freshness and flavor.

What's in a 7 layer salad?

A traditional 7-layer salad typically includes the following: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, cheese, bacon, and a creamy dressing. It's assembled in a glass bowl so each layer is visible. The Easy Layered Brunch Salad is a modern, nutritious take on this format, using ingredients like mixed greens, avocado, blueberries, and bagel croutons to create a lighter, more balanced variation that still celebrates the same layered beauty and satisfying texture.

Easy Layered Brunch Salad – Fresh, Colourful & Quick

Description

Easy Layered Brunch Salad with greens, avocado, blueberries, eggs & yogurt dressing. Bright, healthy, and ready in 22 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Croutons:
- 1 plain bagel, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Salad:
- 3 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 to 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced or quartered
For the Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water, as needed to thin the dressing

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the bagel pieces with olive oil and spread them out on the baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, bagel seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
In a large bowl or serving platter, layer the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, blueberries, walnuts, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Top with the homemade bagel croutons just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Seasonal and Holiday Salads
Method: Baked, Assembled
Cuisine: American