5.0 from 240 votes
7 Layer Salad
This colorful and hearty salad is made with layers of fresh ingredients and topped with a creamy homemade dressing and crispy bacon crumbles!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes or sliced cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups frozen peas thawed
- ½ cup sliced green onions or diced red onion
- 8 hard boiled eggs cooled, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese lightly packed
- 8 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and seasoned salt for the dressing. Set aside.
- Wash and dry the lettuce very well. Place lettuce in the bottom of a large trifle bowl (or 9x13 pan).
- In order, top with tomatoes, peas, green onions, and boiled eggs. Spread the dressing on top right to the edges.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with cheese and bacon before serving.
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Notes
- Optional Ranch Style Dressing1 cup mayonnaise¾ cup sour cream½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder1 tablespoon fresh dill1 tablespoon fresh parsleysalt & pepper to taste
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the layers. Options include bell peppers, corn, sliced celery, mushrooms, or radishes, sundried tomatoes or shredded carrots, cabbage, zucchini, or brussels sprouts!
- To make ahead, assemble all the layers except cheese and bacon, cover, and chill. Just before serving, layer cheese and bacon on top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
348
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
165mg
(55%)
Sodium
579mg
(24%)
Potassium
298mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1124IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1124IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.