A classic Midwestern party favorite, this easy Seven Layer Salad recipe is perfect for making ahead – you can even whip it up the night before!
There are as many recipes for Seven Layer Salad as there are cooks.
Sticking with my childhood favorite, Mom’s quick and easy Seven Layer Salad recipe can even be made the night before – how often can you find a salad that convenient?
This Seven Layer Salad is so good, it graduated from my “party” menu to my “any day of the week” spread – packed with veggies but still loaded with “good stuff” to please even picky eaters!
The best part? Seven Layer Salad uses mostly pantry staples, so you might already have everything you need to whip one up!
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Nestled between the crisp lettuce (protected from the dressing) and crunchy celery and red onions, the layers in this salad stay fresh – just keep them intact as you scoop for a perfect bite every time!
Even better, since this salad benefits from at least a 2-hour chill, make it a regular part of your meal plan – it’s delicious and convenient!
A classic Midwestern party favorite, this easy Seven Layer Salad recipe is perfect for making ahead – you can even whip it up the night before!
Ingredients
Scale
1head lettuceshredded
1/2cupdiced red onion
2–3stalks celerysliced (about 1 cup)
12ouncesfrozen peasthawed
1cupmayonnaise
1tablespoonsugar
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
1/2poundbaconfried and crumbled
Instructions
In a glass bowl, spread a layer of lettuce evenly across the bottom, then top it with red onion, celery, and peas.
Spread mayonnaise on the celery, sprinkle with sugar, then layer with cheddar cheese and bacon. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.