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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
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt
pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 red onion
6 hard-boiled eggs
3/4 pound bacon
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese

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

In a mixing bowl, stir together a half a cup of mayonnaise, a half a cup of sour cream, a tablespoon sugar, and a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a little bit of salt and pepper.

2

Stir until it's combined and then refrigerate.

3

Chop up one head of iceberg lettuce.

4

Chop up one red onion.

5

Dice up six hard-boiled eggs into easy bite-sized pieces.

6

Cook and crumble about 3/4 pound of bacon.

7

Prepare 2 and 1/2 cups shredded cheese.

8

Layer all the ingredients in a clear glass bowl or trifle dish and pour that dressing on top.

9

Serve without mixing the layers together.

Cooking Techniques

layeringmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlclear glass bowltrifle dish

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Seven Layer SaladLayered Salad

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