Recipes > Salads > VegetableJune 07, 2010

7 Layer Salad

This is a great salad for a potluck or BBQ Cookout. Easy to make and I never have leftovers!

Ingredients:

  • 2 heads of lettuce
  • 1 can of baby peas, drained
  • 4 oz. shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby, or Colby jack)
  • 1 lb. bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1/2 of a red onion (can substitute Vidalia)
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp. Miracle Whip

Directions:

Assemble the night before serving and store in the refrigerator. In a large bowl, layer the ingredients in the following pattern:

  • Entire can of drained peas
  • 1/3 of the lettuce, torn in bite sized pieces
  • 4 oz. shredded cheese
  • Another 1/3 of lettuce, torn in bite sized pieces
  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon next
  • The last 1/3 of the torn lettuce
  • Chop 1/2 of the red onion and sprinkle on top

Dollop the 3 - 4 tablespoons of Miracle Whip in the center on top. Cover well with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Toss just before serving.

This is a regularly requested item at many family gatherings. I've taken this to work potlucks, family reunions, picnics, and even made it for several of my sister-in-law's bridal showers and baby showers! I'm always asked for the recipe and it always goes fast!

Servings: 12 - 15
Time:30 Minutes Preparation Time
0 Minutes Cooking Time

Source: Both my grandmother and mother always made this

By thriftygirl39 from Columbus, OH

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(Archived Jun 07, 2010)7 Layer Salad

Recipe: 7 Layer Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen peas, thawed (10oz.)
  • 1 head lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 pint mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 6 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 8 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

Drain peas on paper towel. Place lettuce in large salad bowl. Layer chopped vegetables and peas over lettuce. Beat mayonnaise until it is of spreading consistency. Spread mayonnaise about 1/4 inch thick over peas. Sprinkle sugar and cheeses over mayonnaise. Top with bacon. Chill tightly covered, about 8 hours. Keeps up to 1 week.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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RE: 7 Layer Salad

Once again Thank You Robin. I have looked for this recipe for years my sister used to make this then could not find recipe or remember how to make it. You are wonderful and have great recipes that I use often! (08/04/2008)

By meoowmom

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