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Trifle dish of Seven Layer Salad ingredients
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Seven Layer Salad

Seven Layer Salad is a classic recipe that is perfect for potlucks and holidays. You will love how easy this delicious salad is to throw together.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 477kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon cooked and diced
  • 6 large eggs hard boiled
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise low fat will work great
  • 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 large head of iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 10 ounces frozen green peas thawed
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • green onions diced

Instructions

  • In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, dice it and set aside.
    1 pound bacon
  • While the bacon is cooking, place the eggs in a large pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water and let sit for 5 minutes. Peel and dice.
    6 large eggs
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sugar, and pepper to make the dressing.
    1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, spread the lettuce. Top with the red onion, the diced eggs, and then the peas.
    1 large head of iceberg lettuce, 1/2 red onion, 10 ounces frozen green peas
  • Spread the dressing over the salad. Then top with the shredded cheese and the cooked bacon. Sprinkle with diced green onions for a garnish if desired.
    green onions, 8 ounces cheddar cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1293mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 2mg