Classic 7 Layer Salad Recipe

Name: Classic 7 Layer Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 485 min
Ingredients: 1 head Iceberg Lettuce, torn; 1 cup Diced Celery; 4 Hard Boiled Eggs, diced; 1 pkg (10 oz) Frozen Peas, thawed; 1/2 cup Diced Green Pepper; 1 Onion, diced; 8 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups Mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp Sugar; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

If you have ever been to a potluck or family reunion in the Midwest, most likely, this Classic 7 Layer Salad Recipe has made an appearance.

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This recipe has graced the pages in one of our oldest (and most used) family cookbooks, which was a shower gift to my mom before their wedding.

The same cookbook that contains some of our favorites like Taco Soup, Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes, and Creamy Coleslaw.

Now I should stop and say…. this salad is technically MORE than 7 layers.

It’s 7 layers plus the dressing. Oh and the cheese!

Lettuce (I use Iceberg)

Celery

Hard Boiled Eggs

Peas

Green Pepper

Diced Onion

and Crispy Bacon!

Now listen here. The reason why this salad is perfect for potlucks and large parties is because of the dressing.

The dressing, while simple, is sweet,delicious, and perfect.

It also acts as a “seal” and prevents the lettuce or any of the other ingredients in this salad from going brown and getting all sorts of funky.

Allowing the salad to be prepared in advance (even a full day before) and chilled until ready to serve.

You can layer the ingredient into a 9×13 baking dish, or get really fancy.

I love this idea from The Pioneer Woman, where she made a similar salad, but displayed the layers in a glass trifle bowl. So pretty!

Whichever way you decide to serve this delicious side, one thing is for certain, be prepared to share the recipe with everyone who takes a bite!