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7-Layer Salad

Cultural Context

The 7-Layer Salad is a classic American dish that emerged in the mid-20th century, often served at potlucks and gatherings. Its vibrant layers symbolize abundance and variety, making it a festive addition to any table. Today, variations abound, with ingredients swapped to suit dietary preferences or seasonal availability, ensuring its continued popularity.

AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 head of lettuce
1 cup frozen peas
1.5 cups celery
1 red onion
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tbsp sugar
0.5 cup sour cream
2 tsp Lawry's seasoning salt
6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb bacon
6 hard-boiled eggs

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: cooked ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat while ham is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: tofu

Avocado provides healthy fats, while tofu is a cost-effective protein.

1

Core the head of lettuce and cut it into pieces.

2

Spread the lettuce into the bottom of a 9x13 dish.

3

Add a layer of 1 cup of frozen peas.

4

Thinly slice enough celery to make 1.5 cups and layer it over the peas.

5

Thinly slice 1 red onion and layer it on top of the celery.

6

In a bowl, add 2 cups of mayonnaise, 2 tbsp of sugar, 0.5 cup of sour cream, and 2 tsp of Lawry's seasoning salt. Stir this together well.

7

Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the salad.

8

Sprinkle 6 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top.

9

Fry 1 lb of bacon until crisp, drain it, and crumble it on top of the cheese.

10

Top the salad with 6 chopped hard-boiled eggs.

11

Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight.

Cooking Techniques

layeringmixing

Equipment Needed

9x13 dishbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Seven Layer SaladLayered Salad

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