7 Layer Salad Recipe

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5 from 20 votes

7 Layer Salad Recipe

Deliciously customizable 7 Layer Salad is filled with just the right amount of goodness. It's perfect to make ahead!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1¼ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 large head romaine lettuce
1 (10-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
1 (10-ounce) package grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups broccoli, chopped
10 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
green onions, optional

Instructions

Make dressing by whisking together mayo, white sugar and vinegar
Have all ingredients prepped, ready and laid out.
Grab a large, flat bowl or trifle dish and layer the lettuce on the bottom followed by the tomatoes, then peas, cheese and then broccoli.
Top with dressing followed by the shredded cheese and bacon crumbles. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Uniform Pieces: Chop ingredients evenly so each layer looks clean and even.
Dressing: Spread the dressing all the way to the edges to seal the layers. This will keep all the layers nice and dry. When you scoop the salad ingredients out, it will naturally grab onto the dressing.
Pretty Presentation: Use a clear bowl to show off the layers for serving.
Crisp Bacon: Cook bacon until crisp so it adds the best texture.
Layering: The order of the layers can factor into creating a soggy salad. The heavier items need to be at the bottom and the lighter items at the top. Otherwise, the weight from the heavier items will compact and squish more tender ingredients.
Tomatoes: Cut tomatoes will leak liquid over time. To avoid this, simply leave cherry tomatoes whole. You can also scrape or squeeze out the liquid pulp and seeds if you want to make it ahead of time.

Make ahead of time. Prep and chop ingredients ahead, then layer 2 to 10 hours before serving. Spread the dressing fully to the edges to seal everything in, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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