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7 Layer Salad Recipe

This family-favorite 7-Layer Salad is a crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, parties, or a weeknight dinner! Easily customizable with your favorite veggies, this recipe boasts a creamy, crunchy, and flavorful combination that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to experience a taste sensation that's both simple and surprisingly delicious!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 271.3 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
7 Layer Salad

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Ingredients for 7 Layer Salad

  • 5 ounces chopped lettuce
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Frozen Peas
  • Green Pepper
  • 4 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Seasoning Salt
  • Mrs. Dash Seasoning Mix

How to Make 7 Layer Salad

  1. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 5 ounces of chopped lettuce.
  2. Evenly spread 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion over the lettuce.
  3. Add 1 cup of sliced green bell pepper.
  4. Next, layer 1 cup of frozen peas (thawed).
  5. Distribute 4 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon evenly.
  6. Spread 1 cup of Miracle Whip over the bacon layer to seal.
  7. Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the Miracle Whip.
  8. Season generously with seasoned salt and Mrs. Dash (to taste).
  9. Chill for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

51g

Carbs

1g

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