November 1, 2023
Review Recipe7 Layer Salad
A 7 Layer salad is a versatile and flavorful meal with multiple colorful layers and a creamy dressing, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
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This classic 7 layer salad is easy to make and full of flavor with seven distinct layers of colorful ingredients. It’s loaded with crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon, and the dressing is made from mayonnaise for a creamy texture that is sure to please.
7 Layer Salad Ingredients
Seven layer salad has a delightful combination of crisp and creamy tastes, and each bite is full of flavor.
The lettuce, tomatoes, red pepper, onions, and peas give the salad a crunchy texture that is enhanced by the salty bacon.
The mayonnaise dressing adds a creamy richness that perfectly complements all the other ingredients.
You’ll need:
For The Salad:
- 1 small head of iceberg lettuce, rinsed, dried, and chopped (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup of chopped red onion (about 1 small)
- 2 cups of chopped green pepper (about 3 medium)
- 1½ cups of chopped Roma tomatoes, diced (about 3 medium)
- 6 large hard boiled eggs, chopped into 8 pieces each
- 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed, divided
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 6-8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
PRO TIP:
In order to create defined layers, veggies should be chopped into larger bite-sized pieces. Smaller pieces tend to fall through the layer underneath.
For The 7 Layer Salad Dressing:
- 2 cups of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
PRO TIP:
The dressing amount included in this recipe makes a nice layer. However, if you prefer a lighter dressing, it can be reduced slightly to 1½ cups of mayonnaise and 1½ tablespoons of granulated sugar.
Substitutions and Additions
VEGGIES: You can substitute any of your favorite vegetables for the ones in this great salad.
Try raw celery, carrots, mushrooms, green onions, English cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or red bell peppers for a few great choices.
CHEESE: Any type of orange cheese would work fine in this recipe, depending on what you have on hand. Sharp cheddar, medium cheddar, or mild cheddar would all work.
How To Make This 7 Layer Salad Recipe
Making this salad is as easy as creating distinct, colorful layers with each ingredient. Follow the order above to layer the veggies, and you’ll have a masterpiece as a result.
Top with the salad dressing, cheese, and bacon, and you will be ready to serve your delicious salad.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Wash and drain the iceberg lettuce very well. Extra water can result in a soggy salad or water pooling at the bottom of your serving dish. I rinse the lettuce, roughly chop it and pat it dry with paper towels. Draining it in a colander or spinning it in a salad spinner would also be great ways to remove extra water.
STEP ONE: Layer ingredients in the order listed above up to the layer of green peas in a large bowl. When layering the peas, reserve a couple of tablespoons to sprinkle on the very top.
PRO TIP:
The layered effect of all those beautiful vegetables and ingredients looks fabulous in a large glass bowl, especially one with straight sides.
STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and sugar until combined and the sugar is dissolved.
STEP THREE: Spread in an even layer on top of the peas.
STEP FOUR: Sprinkle the top of the salad with cheddar cheese and bacon crumbles. Add additional peas.
PRO TIP:
Use a large, long-handled spoon for serving so that each person can get some of each ingredient layer.
How To Serve
This seven layer salad recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be served as a meal or a delicious side dish.
It pairs well with many different dishes, such as grilled chicken or steak, fish, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or pasta salad.
If you like this stunning salad, our Mexican layered salad and chicken bacon ranch salad will both add plenty of color to your table.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: This 7-layer salad recipe can be prepped and put together a day in advance. Keep it covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
When serving, due to the dressing, it should remain unrefrigerated for no more than two hours. This salad should be enjoyed within four days.
IN THE FREEZER: This salad must be served fresh, and we don’t recommend trying to freeze any of the components.
This 7 layer salad is an easy and delicious meal for any occasion. With a variety of ingredients smothered with a creamy dressing, this salad can be customized to your taste preferences and has a little something for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store this vegetable salad?
If you’d like to make this salad ahead of time, you can prepare the components and store them in separate containers in the fridge. Assemble it right before you are ready to enjoy it. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
Can I add meat to this layered salad?
If you would like to add another protein in addition to or in place of the bacon, you could add a layer of chicken to this easy recipe.
Can I keep the leftovers of this salad?
Leftovers will keep for a day or two. If you anticipate having leftovers, it may be best to add dressing to individual portions so that the leftovers don’t get soggy.
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7 Layer Salad
A 7 Layer salad is a versatile and flavorful meal with multiple colorful layers and a creamy dressing, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce rinsed, dried, and chopped (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup red onion, chopped (about 1 small)
- 2 cups green pepper, chopped (about 3 medium)
- 1 ½ cups Roma tomatoes, chopped and diced (about 3 medium)
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped into 8 pieces each
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 to 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
For the Dressing
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Layer ingredients in the order listed above up to the layer of peas. When layering the peas, reserve a couple of tablespoons to sprinkle on the very top.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and sugar until combined and the sugar is dissolved.
- Spread in an even layer on top of the peas.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon. Add additional peas.
Notes
- In order to create defined layers, veggies should be chopped into larger bite-sized pieces. Smaller pieces tend to fall through the layer underneath.
- The dressing amount included in this recipe makes a nice layer. However, if you prefer a lighter dressing, it can be reduced slightly to 1½ cups of mayonnaise and 1½ tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Wash and drain the iceberg lettuce very well. Extra water can result in a soggy salad or water pooling at the bottom of your serving dish. I rinse the lettuce, roughly chop it and pat it dry with paper towels. Draining it in a colander or spinning it in a salad spinner would also be great ways to remove extra water.
- The layered effect of all those beautiful vegetables and ingredients looks fabulous in a large glass bowl, especially one with straight sides.
- Use a large, long-handled spoon for serving so that each person can get some of each ingredient layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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