We love a good layer salad recipe at our house. For a number of reasons. You can change them up per taste or event, they are filled with delicious ingredients and are easy to make.
I found this 7 layer salad recipe in my grandmother’s recipe box. My grandmother cut it out of some incredibly ancient magazine. I really couldn’t tell you which magazine, but I can tell you this salad is very tasty. We’ve made it a lot as is, but we also change it up occasionally.
Why You’ll Love This 7 Layer Salad
- This salad is amazing as is, but can also basically be a starting point to jump off with allowing you to add the things you love in a layered salad.
- You can add more veggies, take away veggies, add different dressings, cheeses, meats, etc. (see below for loads of ideas)
- Flavorful, easy and definitely feeds a crowd or can be served as a simple salad for your weeknight dinner.
More Ideas for Layers
There are dozens of ways to take this salad to different levels, have different flavors and more.
- change the lettuce to spinach or kale
- chopped cucumbers
- chopped tomatoes
- chopped celery
- mozzarella cheese balls or grated parmesan
- spices or seasonings
- chopped deli meats, like salami, ham or turkey
- fresh oregano or basil
- mini shrimp
- fresh fruit like sliced grapes, berries or citrus
You can put whatever you want to in it for more flavor. Don’t be afraid to get creative to make this salad your own.
We’ve been eating this for years and I see it often brought to events and served, so it’s clearly a popular layer salad recipe.
It’s perfect for bring your own dish, (BYO), potlucks and other group get-togethers. It’s perfect for a crowd.
This is a classic dish that has been around for a lot of years, and I just bet you’ve had it before.
Why not make it again? It’s a great dish to feed a big crowd at any large get together.
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7 Layer Salad Recipe
Nicole Cook
Classic and traditional 7 layer salad that is often served at bbq’s, potlucks and other large group events. Easy and delicious!
4.75 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 293 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head lettuce torn into smaller pieces
- 1 cup onion sliced or chopped
- 10 ounces peas
- 6 hard-boiled eggs diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise or choose your own dressing
- 1 Tablespoons garlic powder
- 8 slices bacon crumbled
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Using a trifle bowl or something similar, layer the ingredients as follows: lettuce, onion, peas, and eggs.
In a bowl, mix together mayo and garlic powder. Spread the dressing over the salad. Add a layer of bacon (we usually crumble it into smaller pieces, but strips will work too).
Cover the entire thing with the package of cheese.
Use tinfoil to cover the dish. Chill overnight.
Before serving, add a few pinches of salt and pepper, according to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 593IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy salad recipes
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Nicole Cook
Nicole Cook is a professional food writer, a chef and baker as well as the main voice behind Daily Dish Recipes. Her family friendly and kitchen tested recipes are designed to help the home cook prepare delicious meals for their family and friends. Nicole has been featured on Today, HuffPost, Taste of Home, Buzz Feed and More. She writes and photographs alongside her daughter Brielle, the other voice of Daily Dish Recipes.
