Best Easy Entertaining 7 Layer Salad Recipes

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7-LAYER SALAD



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This light yet impressive salad is ideal for a potluck or any large gathering; assemble it up to 4 hours in advance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces bacon (about 12 slices), chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and thinly sliced (about 10 cups)
8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/2 small head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (5 cups)
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 pound frozen peas, thawed
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fat is rendered, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crisp.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine buttermilk, avocado, lemon juice, and oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
  • Lightly pack iceberg into the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish. Arrange egg slices vertically along edge of bowl in a single row, then scatter remaining eggs evenly over lettuce. Layer cabbage over eggs, then tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt, then top with peas. Pour dressing over peas and spread into an even layer using a spatula. Top with cheese and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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 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

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

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