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!
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1373IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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