Seven Layer Salad
06.29.2023• Apps & Sides, Gourmet
This easy-to-make seven-layer salad is a classic for good reason. This version is made in individual-sized portions, everyone gets equal portions of the delicious layers of veggies, cheddar, and bacon! Salads are great dishes to add (and remove) ingredients you and your humans prefer. We’re big on onions in this house, so there are two varieties to this recipe.
Ingredients
Lettuce Mix
- 1 head lettuce shredded
- 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise
Layering Ingredients
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup green scallions sliced
- 1 cup celery ribs diced
- 12 ounces frozen peas thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded fine
- ½ pound bacon baked and cut into strips with scissors
Instructions
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Place each mold on a flat plate, bowl scraper or metal sheet pan with no sides. This is important so you can slide the mold onto your serving plate when you’re ready to plate the salad.
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Combined the lettuce and a few tablespoons of mayonnaise until just wet. The goal is to help keep the lettuce from falling apart when you unmold the salad. You don’t want to make it soggy. Less is better in this instance.1 head lettuce, 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise
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Spread the lettuce evenly in the bottom of the mold filling halfway. Evenly distribute and top with the red onion, scallion, and celery. Finish with a layer of peas.½ cup red onion, ½ cup green scallions, 1 cup celery ribs, 12 ounces frozen peas
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Evenly distribute and spread the mayonnaise over the peas with an offset spatula. Distribute and sprinkle the mayonnaise with the sugar and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and no longer than six in the lower portion of your refrigerator (coldest).1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp granulated sugar
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When ready to serve, carefully slide each mold onto a serving plate. Garnish with cheddar cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, ½ pound bacon
Notes
- This recipe can be made up to 6 hours in advance. If doing so, add the cheddar and bacon just before serving.
- Follow the instructions skipping step #2 (adding mayo to the lettuce) to make one large salad and layer the ingredients into a glass salad bowl. Using glass allows your guests to see the pretty layers.
- Feel free to interchange ingredients adding your favorite veggies and cheese varieties.