This salad is a favorite for Easter, and just about any kind of gathering or barbecue. I often think of it with summertime because it’s such a refreshing, crunchy salad for a picnic or holiday. We enjoy all of the layers, and it’s a wonderful side! I remember Grandma Betty making this hearty salad for many occasions over the years.
Layer:
1 = lettuce
2 = peas
3 = green onion
4 = hard boiled eggs
5 = crumbled bacon
6 = mayonnaise
7 = cheddar cheese
This salad is loaded with protein. It’s crisp, refreshing, and a great side for just about anything.
7 Layer Salad
Author: Deb Tracy
Recipe type: salad
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Serves: 10 - 12
Ingredients
- 1 head of shredded lettuce
- 1 package of frozen peas - 12 oz.
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, crisp and crumbled
- 1 1-/2 c. Hellman's mayonnaise
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded or grated
Instructions
- In a 9 x 13 pan, shred lettuce to half full. Then add: peas, then onions, then eggs, then bacon. Frost with mayonnaise. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Refrigerate. Can be made in large glass bowl and tossed before serving.
We make this salad with Swiss not cheddar. And the dressing is a 50/50 mix of mayo and sour cream with a healthy shot of lemon juice and a little sugar! We also add another layer of lettuce after the peas. Salt and pepper every few layers too.
Awesome ideas. I will try these suggestions sometime! Yum!