Sarah’s Salad from Utah’s Lion House combines crisp iceberg lettuce, sweet peas, bacon, green onions, and Swiss cheese tossed in a simple, lightly sweet dressing.
Earlier this year I attended a blog conference and a small group of us went to The Lion House Pantry for dinner. The meal was served banquet-style and felt like a comforting home-cooked dinner. The first course was Sarah’s Salad — incredibly simple, yet full of flavor.
The salad centers on crunchy iceberg lettuce, but you can boost nutrition by adding baby spinach or mixed greens if you prefer. It features bright, thawed peas, cubes or strips of Swiss cheese, chopped bacon, and sliced green onions. The dressing is straightforward—creamy with a touch of sweetness—meant to complement the salad ingredients rather than overwhelm them.
I love salads that combine bacon, cheese, and peas—the textures and flavors play so well together. The dressing is a balanced mix of mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, sugar, and seasonings, adding just enough sweetness and creaminess to tie everything together.
This salad makes a light, satisfying side for spring and summer meals. It pairs especially well with grilled chicken, kebabs, or any outdoor barbecue fare. It’s a fresh, easy option to bring to potlucks or gatherings.
Consider this salad for your next Spring or Summer get-together—simple to prepare, visually appealing, and widely enjoyed.
The Lion House – Sarah’s Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups frozen peas (about half of a 16 oz bag)
- 4 strips bacon
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 3 green onions
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
Instructions
- Chop or tear the iceberg lettuce into bite-size pieces, rinse, drain, and spin dry.
- Thaw the peas in a strainer under hot water until bright green, then rinse with cool water and drain.
- Cook the bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels, then crumble or chop.
- Cut the Swiss cheese into cubes or strips.
- Slice the green onions.
- Whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, and Miracle Whip until smooth.
- Toss the lettuce, peas, bacon, cheese, and green onions with the dressing just before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
| Calories: 198 kcal
| Carbohydrates: 8 g
| Protein: 8 g
| Fat: 15 g
| Saturated Fat: 5 g
| Cholesterol: 24 mg
| Sodium: 473 mg
| Fiber: 2 g
| Sugar: 4 g
Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates provided for informational purposes only.
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Recipe lightly altered from LDS Living
