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 head iceberg lettuce; 1 (12 ounce) bag spinach; 4 eggs, hardboiled and thinly sliced; 3 bunches green onions; 1 lb bacon, fried,drained,and crumbled; 10 ounces frozen peas (thawed); 1 tablespoon sugar; salt and pepper; 1 cup swiss cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 ½ cups fat free sour cream; 1 ½ cups low-fat mayonnaise; 3 stalks celery, chopped (optional); olive, sliced (optional); chopped ham (optional); specialty lettuce (optional); cherry tomatoes (optional)

Servings: persons

1 head iceberg lettuce
1 (12 ounce) bag spinach
4 eggs, hardboiled and thinly sliced
3 bunches green onions
1 lb bacon, fried,drained,and crumbled
10 ounces frozen peas (thawed)
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 cup swiss cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 ½ cups fat free sour cream
1 ½ cups low-fat mayonnaise
3 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
olive, sliced (optional)
chopped ham (optional)
specialty lettuce (optional)
cherry tomatoes (optional)

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["Also need 1 beautiful glass bowl, preferably with straight sides.", "Tear the lettuce into bite sized pieces and put 1/2 the lettuce in the bowl, spreading evenly.", "Clean the spinach, remove stems, and tear in bite sized pieces.", "Spread 1/2 the spinach in over the lettuce.", "Spread 1/2 of the eggs over the spinach.", "Spread 1/2 of the bacon over the eggs.", "Spread 1/2 of the peas over the bacon.", "Sprinkle the peas with sugar, salt, and pepper.", "Mix the sour cream and mayo.", "Spread 1/2 the dressing over the salad.", "Repeat the layers, ending with the second layer of salad dressing.", "Top the dressing with the cheese.", "Cover with plastic wrap and chill.", "Before serving the salad, clean the green onions and slice the root off.", "Cut all the onions the same length (about 2"" taller than the bowl).", "Unwrap the bowl, and imagine the bowl is the face of a clock.", "Slide one green onion down between the salad and the bowl at each point of the clock, with the top of the onion sticking above the bowl.", "If there are any green onions remaining after you've used 12, then slice the remaining onions and tops and sprinkle over the salad.", "Use the optional ingredients for other layers, or to vary the salad the next time you make it.", "This salad is so pretty, you may have to take the first serving: people won't want to'mess it up'."]

2546

kcal

Calories

242

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head iceberg lettuce, 1 (12 ounce) bag spinach, 4 eggs, hardboiled and thinly sliced, 3 bunches green onions, 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.

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Seven Layer Salad

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