People think it’s just another layered salad… until the serving spoon cuts through and reveals the rich, creamy ranch layer hidden right in the middle!\u00a0 One scoop delivers crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy celery, sweet peas, sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and that irresistible cream cheese ranch filling all stacked together. It’s the kind of show-stopping side dish that disappears fast at cookouts, potlucks, family gatherings, and holiday dinners. Everyone always asks for the recipe after the first bite!<\/p>\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill, and black pepper. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until completely smooth, creamy, and lump-free. Set aside.<\/p>\n Using a large clear glass serving bowl, spread half of the chopped iceberg lettuce evenly across the bottom. Add the sliced celery, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion in even layers to create colorful stripes.<\/p>\n Carefully spread the prepared cream cheese ranch mixture over the vegetables, covering them completely from edge to edge. This hidden layer acts as the delicious surprise that makes this salad unforgettable.<\/p>\n Sprinkle the thawed peas evenly over the cream cheese mixture. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, then cover with the remaining chopped lettuce.<\/p>\n Generously sprinkle the crispy crumbled bacon over the top. Finish with chopped green onions for extra flavor and color.<\/p>\n Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Chilling helps the layers firm up and allows all the flavors to blend together beautifully.<\/p>\n When serving, use a large spoon and scoop all the way to the bottom so each serving contains every delicious layer. The reveal of the creamy ranch center is always the crowd favorite!<\/p>\n Use a clear glass bowl<\/strong> to show off the beautiful layers.<\/p>\n Make it up to 24 hours ahead<\/strong> for easy entertaining.<\/p>\n Pat the lettuce dry after washing to keep the salad crisp.<\/p>\n For extra flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese<\/strong> and thick-cut bacon.<\/p>\n Garnish with additional bacon and green onions just before serving for the freshest presentation.<\/p>\n Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days<\/strong>. The salad is best enjoyed within the first 24 hours while the lettuce remains crisp and fresh.<\/p>\n Creamy, crunchy, cheesy, smoky, and packed with flavor, this Ultimate 7-Layer Ranch Cream Cheese Salad is guaranteed to be the first bowl emptied at any gathering!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0Ultimate 7-Layer Ranch Cream Cheese Salad People think it’s just another layered salad… until the serving spoon cuts through and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5740","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5740"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5740\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5742,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5740\/revisions\/5742"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nCook Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes
\nTotal Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes (+ 1 hour chilling time)
\nYield:<\/strong> 10 servings<\/p>\nIngredients<\/h2>\n
Salad Layers<\/h3>\n
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Hidden Creamy Ranch Layer<\/h3>\n
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Topping<\/h3>\n
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Instructions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the Creamy Ranch Layer<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Build the First Layers<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Add the Secret Layer<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Finish the Layers<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Add the Toppings<\/h3>\n
Step 6: Chill<\/h3>\n
Step 7: Serve<\/h3>\n
Pro Tips<\/h2>\n
Storage<\/h2>\n