Best Southern 7 Layer Salad Recipes

CLASSIC 7 LAYER PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Get frozen peas out of freezer and allow to defrost while preparing bacon and salad dressing.
• Cook bacon in a skillet stovetop or in the oven. Allow to drain on a paper towel. Rough chop and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together ingredients for salad dressing and set aside.
• In a glass bowl or 9x13 dish, layer: lettuce, tomatoes, defrosted green peas, green onions & cubed cheddar. Top layers with dressing. Spread to evenly cover top of the salad. Top with chopped bacon. Garnish with extra peas or shredded cheese if desired.

CLASSIC SOUTHERN SEVEN-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and creamy; set aside.
• Add lettuce to trifle bowl, or other clear bowl. Place a ring of sliced eggs around perimeter of bowl, nestling them in the lettuce for support. Place remaining eggs on top of lettuce. Place a ring of sliced grape tomatoes around perimeter of bowl above the eggs; place remaining tomatoes on top of egg layer. Layer the bacon, green onions, Cheddar cheese, and green peas in that order on top of tomato layer.
• Spread dressing on top of salad. If desired, sprinkle a few green peas and paprika on top for a festive look.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and preferably overnight.
• Serve with a large, long spoon for scooping up the different layers.
• Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

7-LAYER SALAD

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.

SOUTHERN 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with the shredded Ice Berg Lettuce (Do not substitute anything else, otherwise it will get mushy).
• Layer the carrots on top of the lettuce.
• Then layer in the defrosted peas.
• Over the peas layer in the onions.
• Then completely seal the whole salad with a thick whole egg mayonnaise. Mound the mayonnaise in the middle of the salad and spread to the outside of the bowl, like icing a cake. It is important to remember to completely seal the bowl with mayonnaise in order for the flavors to blend properly.
• On top of the mayonnaise spread the shredded cheese around the outside of the bowl (in a ring).
• Then spread the bacon bits around in the middle. Don't use real bacon because you need the strong flavor and crunch of the soy-based Bacon Bits.
• Tightly seal with plastic wrap let it sit in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours before serving.
• Leftover salad is great the next day.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

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.