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Classic Seven Layer Salad Recipe

A tall, layered slice of seven layer salad showing peas, lettuce, eggs, cheese, and bacon topping.
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Make this traditional seven layer salad featuring crisp lettuce, sweet peas, hard-boiled eggs, sharp cheese, bacon, and a creamy dressing. It is a perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup crumbled bacon
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the layers: In a large, clear glass bowl, assemble the salad in the following order, pressing down lightly after each layer to compact it: chopped iceberg lettuce, thawed peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and crumbled bacon.
  3. Chill the salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. This is key for a make-ahead salad recipe.
  4. Dress the salad: Just before serving, spread the prepared creamy dressing evenly over the top layer of bacon.
  5. Serve: You can garnish with extra bacon bits or chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To keep this layered salad recipe crisp when making ahead, do not add the dressing until right before you serve it.
  • You can substitute the cheddar cheese with Swiss or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile.
  • For a potluck salad idea, assemble the salad in a disposable aluminum pan instead of a glass bowl for easy transport.

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