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Seven Layer salad is fresh, cool, and crispy with a classic retro vibe that makes it absolutely irresistible. This colorful side dish is perfect for any party, a must at the holidays, and disappears fast at potlucks and socials!
Whether you’re hosting a holiday feast, casually entertaining friends, or cooking Sunday Supper, this Seven Layer Salad is a must-make side dish for any meal!
This is genuinely the ULTIMATE salad recipe, with all your favorite ingredients layered into one bowl! Seven Layer Salad has a perfect balance of flavors. The combination of smokey bacon crumbles, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh veggies is hard to beat… but when you drizzle on the vibrant homemade dressing, you’ll take the dish to a whole new level!
Seven Layer Salad is also completely customizable, you can add in all your favorite ingredients to this side dish for a personalized masterpiece. With just a couple of common ingredients and 20 minutes of your time, you can enjoy this salad recipe any time of the year!
Make This Recipe For…
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Potlucks
- Easter Dinner
- Block Parties
- Christmas Dinner
- Graduation Parties
- Birthday Celebrations
- Baby Showers
Ingredients Needed To Make Seven Layer Salad
For The Salad
- Iceberg Lettuce – shredded
- Red Onion – thinly sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes – sliced
- Hard Boiled Eggs – sliced
- Cooked Bacon – crumbled
- Frozen Peas – thawed
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese – shredded
For The Dressing
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sugar
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
PRO TIP: While you can serve this salad immediately after making it, I highly recommend allowing the salad to refrigerate overnight, this salad is best when it’s made ahead of time!
How To Make Seven Layer Salad
- Make the salad dressing by adding all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake until all the ingredients are well combined. Set aside dressing.
- Grab your serving dish and begin to layer the salad ingredients into the bowl. Place the iceberg lettuce on the bottom, followed by the red onions, then layer on the tomatoes.
- Once the first three layers are complete, add a layer of eggs on top of the tomatoes, add the thawed peas, and add a layer of crumbled bacon over the peas.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the salad and refrigerate overnight or until you’re ready to serve.
Delicious Additions and Substitutions For This Salad
Additions:
- Dried Cranberries
- Chopped Celery
- Honey – for the dressing
- Turkey or Ham
- Scallions or Green Onion
- Avocado
Substitutions:
- Iceberg Lettuce – Romaine or Butter Lettuce
- Bacon – Pecans or Sunflower Seeds for crunch
- Cheddar Cheese – Parmesan or White Cheddar
What Serving Dish Is Best For Seven Layer Salad?
There are many different serving dishes you can use for this salad recipe. When I serve this dish, I generally use a transparent dish so that all the beautiful layers can be seen clearly. Here are a couple of serving dishes I’d recommend…
- Glass Trifle Bowl – this is an excellent, fancier option for holidays or formal entertaining.
- Clear Salad or Mixing Bowl – This is a terrific option if you’re casually entertaining or hosting a family.
- Small Clear Salad Bowls – if you’re hosting people with varying preferences, you can make individual Seven Layer Salads and customize them to each guest’s tastes.
What To Serve With Seven Layer Salad?
This salad recipe is very versatile, you can serve it with so many different main dishes. Here are a couple of mains I like to pair with this salad to make a beautiful meal…
- Easy Beef and Cheddar Sliders
- Easy BBQ Chicken (Oven-Baked or Grilled)
- Ultimate Crock Pot Party Meatballs
- Cheesy White Ravioli Casserole (Lazy Lasagna)
- Best Crock Pot Pulled Pork
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- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Potato Salad For A Crowd
- Southern Macaroni Salad
- Party Chicken Salad
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Seven Layer Salad
Seven Layer salad is fresh, cool, and crispy with a classic retro vibe that makes it absolutely irresistible. This colorful side dish is perfect for any party, a must at the holidays, and disappears fast at potlucks and socials!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head of Iceberg Lettuce – shredded or finely chopped
- 1 medium Red Onion – thinly sliced
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes – sliced
- 6 Hard-Boiled Eggs – sliced
- 12 ounces Frozen Peas – thawed
- 12 ounces Cooked Bacon – crumbled
- 8 ounce block of Sharp Cheddar Cheese – shredded
For The Dressing
- 1.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Make the salad dressing by adding all of the dressing ingredients to a mason jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake until all the ingredients are well combined. Set aside dressing.
Grab your serving dish and being to layer the salad ingredients into the bowl. Place the iceberg lettuce on the bottom, followed by the red onions, then layer on the tomatoes.
Once the first three layers are complete, add a layer of eggs on top of the tomatoes, then add the thawed peas, and lastly add a layer of crumbled bacon over the peas.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the salad and refrigerate overnight or until you're ready to serve.
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