Best Easy 7 Layer Salad Recipes

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7-LAYER SALAD



7-Layer Salad image

Make this crowd-pleasing 7-layer salad for any occasion. Lettuce, tomatoes & cucumbers look so pretty layered & topped with bacon & cheddar cheese.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     cookout     picnic

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
4 cups seeded and chopped tomatoes
4 cups seeded and chopped cucumbers
1 (16-oz) package thawed frozen baby peas
½ cup sliced green onions
2 cups sliced radishes
2 cups sour cream or light sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup sugar, optional
1½ cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large trifle dish, layer lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber.
  • In a medium bowl, combine peas and green onion and layer on top of cucumber. Layer radishes over pea mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and, if using, sugar, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over radish layer, sealing edges. Top with cheese and bacon.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD



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I usually make this bacon, lettuce, onion, pea, cheese and cauliflower layered salad in a large flat bowl. There's never too much because everybody loves it! You can vary the salad by substituting green onions for red, jack cheese for the Cheddar, etc.

Provided by Leah Mae

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
  • In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 667.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

7-LAYER SALAD



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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

EASY 7 LAYER SALAD



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Make and share this Easy 7 Layer Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ND_Dawn

Time 12h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head lettuce, chopped
salt and pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (2 1/2 ounce) jar bacon bits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Layer lettuce in bottom of glass pan or bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add over the lettuce all of the following ingredients in layers in this order: eggs, peas, celery, bacon.
  • In a bowl, mix mayo with sugar. Spread (with a spatula) on top of mixture so that it's all covered. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and lastly, onion.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, can toss altogether or leave as is for presentation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.2, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 156.1, Sodium 882.7, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 20

EASY ENTERTAINING 7-LAYER SALAD



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This is a variation of the old "seven layer salad", but a good one! Cook time is for frying the bacon.

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head lettuce
6 -8 hard-boiled eggs
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
3/4 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 (1 ounce) package shredded cheese (cheddar or monterey jack)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 (7/8 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into a large glass bowl.
  • Layer all other vegetables in order given, (start with eggs).
  • Prepare dressing and spread over top of salad, covering completely all the way to edges to seal salad.
  • Sprinkle bacon and shredded cheese over dressing.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.3, Fat 53.5, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 280.7, Sodium 959.2, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 19.2

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