Seven Layer Salad
A classic and tasty 7 Layer Salad comes together easily and is beautiful when made in a clear glass bowl. It's perfect for holidays and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon pork or turkey, diced and cooked until crispy
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce rinsed, dried, and chopped, about 5 cups
- 1 medium red onion thinly sliced, and soaked in cold water for 30 minutes.
- 2 cups frozen green peas thawed
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 6 large hard boiled eggs peeled. Slice 3 of them for the outside of the dish, and roughly chop the rest.
- 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced, green parts only, optional for garnish
Dressing:
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all of the ingredients as indicated above, so that they are ready to add to the salad. Wash and chop the veggies, thaw the peas, and cook the eggs and bacon.
- To make the dressing, in a bowl combine the mayonnaise with parmesan cheese, pepper, and sugar.
- Assemble the salad in layers in this order: lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, peas, eggs, dressing, cheddar, bacon, and green onions if using.
- When adding the eggs, arrange the sliced eggs around the outside of the bowl so that the yolks are visible, then fill in the center with the chopped eggs.
- When adding the dressing, be sure that the layer extends all the way to the edges of the bowl to seal in the other ingredients.
Notes
- Make this salad the night before! Skip the toppings (bacon, cheese, and onions), and add those just before serving so that they keep their texture.
- Skip low fat mayo. The flavor just isn't as good, plus lower fat mayonnaise can be watery.
- Try a different cheese. Colby Jack is another option you can try. I suggest using an orange cheese for the visual impact.
- Prep everything first, then assemble the salad. I find it much easier to actually make the layered salad if I've already chopped, cooked, and prepared the ingredients.
- Add more layers! You don't have to stop at seven. Add another layer of your favorite veggie, like chopped bell peppers, sliced cucumber, or baby spinach.
- To Store: Leftover 7 layer salad can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but it's best if enjoyed as soon as possible.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 904IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1mg
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