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Classic Seven Layer Salad Recipe

A close-up of the top layer of a seven layer salad featuring bacon, shredded cheese, red onion, and peas.
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Follow this straightforward guide to make a traditional, chilled Seven Layer Salad, perfect for potlucks and gatherings. This recipe includes the creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 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. Layer the ingredients in a large, clear glass bowl in the following order: lettuce, peas, carrots, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs.
  3. Spread the prepared dressing evenly over the top layer of eggs, covering the entire salad surface to seal the layers.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the dressing layer.
  5. Top the cheese with the crumbled bacon.
  6. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  7. Chill the salad for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving. Do not mix the salad until you are ready to serve it.

Notes

  • You can prepare all the layers, except the bacon and cheese topping, one day ahead. Keep the dressing separate until ready to assemble.
  • For a retro salad feel, use a decorative glass trifle dish to show off the layers.
  • If you want a slightly sweeter dressing, increase the sugar to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

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