Seven Layer Salad Recipe
A delectable layer salad with peas, eggs, bacon, cheddar, and a four-ingredient creamy mayonnaise dressing. It is perfect for a potluck, game day, family gatherings, and neighborhood socials.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas thawed
- 1/3 cup thin sliced red onions
- 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and sliced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 6 slices crisp cooked bacon
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large clear bowl or trifle dish, layer the iceberg lettuce (reserving about 2 cups), tomatoes, peas, and onions. Using the sliced eggs, position them on their sides. Use any extra eggs and the reserved lettuce to study them. Spread the dressing over the top and smooth it to seal. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours up to overnight.
- Right before serving, garnish with shredded cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Notes
- Seven-layer salad is a large salad. It serves at least 12 people, so plan accordingly. Leftovers are delicious, and the salad holds up fairly well for about 48 hours.
- Spread the dressing to seal the salad. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate from 4 hours up to overnight.
- Any fresh sun-ripened tomato works in this recipe, including grape tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.
- Feel free to swap out any ingredient that you are not fond of or add layers for more texture and taste.
- Don’t add the bacon, shredded cheddar, or scallions until it is time to serve.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with a couple of tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.
- Seven Layer Salad serves very well without tossing it.
- For perfectly peeled eggs, bring a large pot of water to boil with a steamer basket. Carefully add the eggs and steam large eggs for 15 minutes. Plunge into ice-cold water.
- For added protein, add roasted turkey or smoked ham.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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