7 layer salad
This 7 layer salad recipe is a colorful and delicious addition to any potluck or party. Layers of fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sweet peas, hard-boiled eggs, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing come together to create a beautiful and flavorful dish. Serve it in a glass bowl or trifle dish to show off the colorful layers and impress your guests. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, and family dinners!
Servings 16
Calories 330kcal
Ingredients
SALAD LAYERS
- 2-3 Romaine lettuce hearts
- 1 red onion diced
- 3-4 tomatoes you’ll need about 2 cups
- 10 ounces frozen peas
- 6 hard boiled eggs sliced
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces bacon
DRESSING:
- 1 ⅓ cup mayonnaise or greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Get prepped
- Wash and shred the 2-3 Romaine lettuce hearts, dice 1 red onion, dice 3-4 tomatoes, thaw 10 ounces frozen peas, dice 6 hard boiled eggs and cook and crumble 12 ounces bacon.
Make the dressing
- Add 1 ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ⅔ cup parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a bowl, whisk until thoroughly combined.
Layer the salad
- In a large glass bowl, layer the ingredients in this order:
- Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, peas, (add a little more lettuce here), then place the eggs facing outward to the edge of the glass bowl.
- Add the dressing over the top of the eggs, then add the 1.5 cups cheddar cheese and cooked bacon.
Notes
- Press ingredients against the outer edge of the bowl so the layers are visible from the side.
- If you run short on an ingredient, fill any gaps with extra lettuce.
- A clear glass bowl makes the layers visible and keeps the salad looking neat.
- Bite-sized pieces make the salad easier to serve and eat.
- Chilling the salad for at least 1 hour helps the layers set and improves flavor.
- Keep the salad covered and enjoy within 24 hours for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg
