What is 7 Layer Salad?

A classic 7-layer salad recipe starts with a base of crisp iceberg lettuce followed by 6 additional layers. We add tomatoes, peas, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and bacon with a mayonnaise-based dressing added in the middle.

• A little “chill” time (overnight) is recommended making this salad recipe potluck perfect.
• Prepare it the night before; a seven-layer salad recipe stays crispy until ready to serve even with the salad dressing on top!
• Serve it in a trifle or glass bowl so everyone can see the delicious layers!

What’s in Seven Layer Salad? 

Mix and match the ingredients! I add 7 layers but you can add as many as you’d like to this overnight salad.

Lettuce: Iceberg will stay extra crunchy due to its high water content, so it’s great in an overnight salad. Wash it first and then dry it very well (I use a salad spinner).

Vegetables: Tomatoes, peas, and sliced green onions add texture, color, and visual interest to a 7 layer salad!

Bacon & Eggs: Bacon and hard-boiled eggs add texture, color, and a boost of healthy protein. I keep the bacon on the side and sprinkle it on just before serving.

Cheese: Cheddar cheese has a sharp flavor that tastes great with sweet peas and salty bacon. Blue cheese crumbles or parmesan cheese are other excellent options.

Variations: Chopped celery, sliced radishes, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, shredded zucchini, corn, sundried tomatoes, and even shredded Brussels sprouts can be added to this salad. This is a great recipe for using up leftover bits of veggies in the fridge.