Traditional 7 Layer Salad
This traditional 7 layer salad with layers of lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, peas, bacon, cheese plus a sweet creamy dressing is the perfect make-ahead salad!
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce , cored and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ medium red onion , chopped
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs , peeled and chopped
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese , more if desired
- 1/2-1 pound bacon , cooked crispy and crumbled
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 Tablespoons honey or sugar , more to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice , or vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & Pepper , to taste
Optional toppings: Cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions
Instructions
Salad
- In a salad spinner, wash and dry one head of lettuce. Lay on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess water. In a small bowl of cold water, soak the onion 5 minutes to mellow flavor. Drain and pat dry.
- In the bottom of a large glass bowl or baking dish, place the lettuce in an even layer. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Top with even layers of onion, 6 sliced hard boiled eggs and 1 1/2 cup peas.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup parmesan, 1-2 Tablespoon honey, 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the dressing over the peas. Then sprinkle 1 cup cheese and 1 1/2 cups bacon over top.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hours or up to 24 hours. Before serving, top with any extra desired toppings. Scoop the salad to serve, or toss if desired.
Notes
Swap in your favorite veggies like cucumber, bell pepper, celery or green onions.
Feel free to tailor the dressing with a splash of apple cider vinegar or hot sauce. You can also use your favorite ranch or bleu cheese dressing instead.
Make-ahead: The salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. I like to add the bacon right before serving so it stays crisp.
Storage: The salad is best eaten the first day, but leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 127mg, Sodium: 604mg, Potassium: 141mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 419IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 124mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
