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A quintessential American potluck classic, this Seven-Layer Salad features crisp lettuce, celery, and onion, layered with sweet peas, a creamy dressing, and a generous topping of sharp cheddar and crispy bacon. It's the perfect make-ahead dish for any gathering, with its beautiful layers and delicious, crowd-pleasing flavor.
Cook the bacon until crisp.
Prepare the creamy dressing.
Assemble the salad layers.
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A quintessential American potluck classic, this Seven-Layer Salad features crisp lettuce, celery, and onion, layered with sweet peas, a creamy dressing, and a generous topping of sharp cheddar and crispy bacon. It's the perfect make-ahead dish for any gathering, with its beautiful layers and delicious, crowd-pleasing flavor.
This american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 8 servings. At 503.55 calories per serving with 11.2g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Add the dressing and chill.
Add final toppings and serve.
Omit the bacon or replace it with a plant-based bacon alternative or toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts for a crunchy topping.
For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream. You may need to adjust the sugar to taste.
Feel free to add other layers like chopped hard-boiled eggs, sliced water chestnuts for crunch, or diced bell peppers for color.
Swap the cheddar for a Colby Jack blend, or add some crumbled blue cheese for a tangy kick.
The lettuce, celery, onions, and peas provide dietary fiber, which is important for digestive health and can help promote a feeling of fullness.
The bacon and cheese contribute protein, an essential macronutrient for building and repairing tissues and supporting muscle health.
This salad offers a variety of micronutrients. Lettuce provides Vitamin K, peas offer Vitamin C and K, and onions contain antioxidants.
A typical serving of about 1.5 cups contains approximately 450-550 calories, primarily from the mayonnaise, cheese, and bacon.
While it contains vegetables, Seven-Layer Salad is generally considered an indulgent dish due to its high content of fat, sodium, and calories from the creamy dressing, cheese, and bacon. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Absolutely! This salad is designed to be made ahead. Prepare it up to 24 hours in advance, but wait to add the cheese and bacon until just before serving to keep them from getting soggy.
Using frozen peas is a classic trick for this salad. They thaw slowly in the refrigerator, releasing just enough moisture to keep the salad fresh and crisp without making it watery. They also help keep the salad chilled.
The key is to have very dry lettuce and to create a proper seal with the dressing layer over the peas. This 'frosting' protects the crisp vegetables underneath from the moisture of the dressing until it's served.
Once fully assembled with cheese and bacon, it's best eaten the same day. Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the lettuce will lose its crispness.