Seven Layerd Salad

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

November 5, 2022

This traditional, easy and quick recipe of seven layered salad is a great option for cookouts or potlucks. All you need is few vegetables, cheese, eggs and your favorite dressing. YES! It is that simple yet super healthy and delicious side dish so you do not want to miss on this one. This salad is made with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, peas, cheese, boiled eggs, bacon and dressing. All these ingredients are durable so it is a great make ahead recipe too. Cover your salad with plastic wrap and put it in your refrigerator for up to two days and it will still be crispy and fresh. If you are someone who likes to be creative while cooking then this salad is a perfect canvas for you. Decorate this delicious salad in beautiful layers, add toppings and seasoning. Use a glass bowl or trifle dish and let your friends and family see all those amazing colors.

Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

Iceberg lettuce- outer leaves and core removed.
10 ounce frozen green peas thawed.
4 hardboiled eggs chopped
¾ cup chopped green onions
2 medium tomatoes diced
6 slices bacon cooked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
Salt and pepper- to taste

Instructions:

Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium-high heat and flip occasionally. Cook until bacon turns brown which will take about ten minutes. Drain the slices on paper towel. Crumble the bacon and set aside for topping.
Remove the core and outer leaves of iceberg lettuce and chop it in small bite size pieces. Add it in the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish. Season the lettuce with salt and pepper.
Add diced tomatoes as the second layer, then peas, eggs, onions, bacon and cheese. Sprinkle pinch of salt and pepper on top and voila your seven layers are ready.
Prepare the dressing now. Take a medium bowl and add mayonnaise, sour cream and sugar in it. Mix well so the mixture becomes smooth.
Spread the dressing over the salad such that it covers the salad completely all the way to the edge of the bowl.
Top it with crisp and scrambled bacon and shredded cheese.
Use a spoon with long handle and dig deep to get bit of all the layers in one scoop. You can then mix it in plate..
Enjoy this delicious, healthy and so appealing layered salad with your friends and family.