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Seven Layer Salad Recipe
Our traditional seven layer salad recipe is made extra special with the addition of maple bacon on top. This high-protein layered salad perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 519 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound maple flavored bacon
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce (rinsed, dried, and chopped)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (cut in half)
- 2 cups frozen green peas (thawed)
- 6 large hardboiled eggs
- 10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat until evenly brown and crisp. Allow the bacon to drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. 1 pound maple flavored bacon
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayo, sour cream, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to top the salad. 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a large 4 quart glass bowl, layer the chopped lettuce*, tomatoes, peas, eggs, cheese. 1 large head iceberg lettuce, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 2 cups frozen green peas, 6 large hardboiled eggs, 10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Drizzle the dressing over salad, covering as much of the top as possible.
- Sprinkle the top with bacon. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.
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Notes
- *You can use whatever type of lettuce you'd like: romaine, iceberg, spring salad mix or spinach. Or use a mix of several types!
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 12 people, with 1 serving being 1/12 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
672mg
(28%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1210IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
16.1mg
(18%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1210IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 16.1mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.