This 7-layer salad looks great in a large glass bowl. I usually make it with bacon, lettuce, red onion, pea, Cheddar cheese, and cauliflower but you can vary the type of onions, cheese, etc. There’s never too much because everybody loves it!
There’s a reason this vintage seven layer salad recipe has stood the test of time: It’s easy, it’s gorgeous, and it’ll please everyone at your party.
Seven Layer Salad Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this seven layer salad recipe:
· For the salad: a pound of bacon, iceberg lettuce, a red onion, a package of frozen peas, shredded Cheddar cheese, and a cup of chopped cauliflower
· For the dressing: mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and white sugar
How to Make Seven Layer Salad
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this easy seven layer salad:
1. Cook the bacon.
2. Assemble the salad.
3. Make the dressing and drizzle over the salad.
Can You Make Seven Layer Salad Ahead of Time?
Yes, seven layer salad makes a great make-ahead recipe because it’s served chilled. However, since some of the ingredients (particularly the iceberg lettuce) lose their crispness quickly, you’ll want to serve it within one or two days.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This is the best salad … makes a lot,” says Betty Nelson. “You may think that the dressing isn’t going to be enough … but it is and so delicious!”
“I made it exactly as instructed, but added chopped green onions that I had on hand,” according to Alina Aimee Guillen. “This salad went over really well and everyone came back for more!”
“Delicious,” raves Gina Uebel. “Loved the cauliflower. I also added carrots for flavor and color.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Seven Layer Salad
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
- 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower
Dressing:
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
- For the salad: Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
- Place chopped lettuce in a large glass dish or bowl; top with a layer of red onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower, and bacon.
- For the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.