Seven Layer Salad Recipe

Name: Seven Layer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium sized head lettuce; 1 bunch green onions; 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts; 1 c. chopped green pepper; 1 c. sliced, chopped celery; 1 can drained tiny English peas; 2 c. Hellmann's mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 3 chopped hard-boiled eggs; 3 1/4 tsp. or more bacon bits

Servings: persons

1 medium sized head lettuce
1 bunch green onions
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. sliced, chopped celery
1 can drained tiny English peas
2 c. Hellmann's mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 chopped hard-boiled eggs
3 1/4 tsp. or more bacon bits

1
Tear or shred lettuce and spread over bottom of wide, 4-quart serving dish.
2
Thinly slice onions and part of tops, scatter over lettuce.
3
Drain and slice water chestnuts, sprinkle over onions. Add chopped green pepper.
4
Next, add celery.
5
Top with English peas.
6
Spread mayonnaise over peas.
7
Use enough to cover vegetable layers completely.
8
Sprinkle with sugar, grated Parmesan cheese, salt and garlic powder.
9
Top with eggs and bacon bits.
10
Refrigerate at least 8 hours.
11
Best if overnight.

1227

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium sized head lettuce, 1 bunch green onions, 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, 1 c. chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Seven Layer Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seven Layer Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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