World's Best 7 Layer Salad Recipe

This traditional layered pea salad recipe has been in our family for decades, and there's a reason it is still one of our all time favorite salads! It's perfect for potlucks or as an easy make-ahead meal. Crisp lettuce and veggies, creamy dressing, zesty cheese and savory bacon combine to make magic in a bowl!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, cream cheese, easy recipe, egg, peas, potluck, salad

Prep Time 45

Resting Time 18

Total Time 18 45

Servings

Calories 408kcal

Author Sara Garska

Cost $8

Equipment

clear plastic or glass bowl

Ingredients

Traditional Pea Salad Ingredients

8 oz romaine or iceberg lettuce chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/2 onion chopped
1 bag frozen peas Do not thaw or cook
1 1/2 Cup Mayonaise Use real mayonnaise
6 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

Layer your ingredients in a bowl in this order: Chopped lettuce, chopped green peppers, chopped sweet onion, contents of one bag of frozen peas, mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs, cheese, and bacon.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap or foil.
Refrigerate for at least 18 hours before serving.

Notes

Note: This recipe tastes best when the ingredients have a chance to marinate together overnight, so be sure to plan ahead!

Nutrition information is an estimate only -- your actual amounts will vary depending on exact ingredients used.

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