Classic Southern Seven Layer Salad Recipes

7-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
• In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

SOUTHERN 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with the shredded Ice Berg Lettuce (Do not substitute anything else, otherwise it will get mushy).
• Layer the carrots on top of the lettuce.
• Then layer in the defrosted peas.
• Over the peas layer in the onions.
• Then completely seal the whole salad with a thick whole egg mayonnaise. Mound the mayonnaise in the middle of the salad and spread to the outside of the bowl, like icing a cake. It is important to remember to completely seal the bowl with mayonnaise in order for the flavors to blend properly.
• On top of the mayonnaise spread the shredded cheese around the outside of the bowl (in a ring).
• Then spread the bacon bits around in the middle. Don't use real bacon because you need the strong flavor and crunch of the soy-based Bacon Bits.
• Tightly seal with plastic wrap let it sit in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours before serving.
• Leftover salad is great the next day.

SEVEN LAYER GREEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Chop or tear up lettuce and place in 9 x 13 dish
• Chop up celery and add on top of lettuce. Add a sprinkling of salt and pepper.
• Chop hard boiled eggs and add on top. Again, add a light amount of salt and pepper.
• Crush bacon and add on top of eggs.
• Add chopped tomatoes and green onions, then top with 2 cups cheese.
• Pour on 10 ounces partially frozen peas. (I just let the frozen peas set out while I'm preparing this dish. The peas will thaw enough by the time it's time to eat.)
• Stir together mayo and sour cream. Mix well. Spread on top of the frozen peas. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. (I used cheddar, but Parmesan would be delicious too!)

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens in large glass bowl; top with layers of celery, peppers, onions and peas.
• Spread mayo over peas, completely covering top of salad and sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
• Refrigerate 2 to 12 hours to blend flavors. Toss before serving, if desired.