Traditional seven layer salad that can be made the night before! This layered salad is bursting with texture and flavor with the onion, green peppers and peas. Topped with a miracle whip dressing that’s easy to make!
Bacon! Okay, now that I have your attention, I’m sharing a traditional seven layer salad recipe that I found in my grandma’s recipe box. It had been awhile since I had enjoyed this salad and to be honest, forgot how good it was!
Let’s also talk about the fact that this salad is easy, it can be made ahead and it feeds a crowd! All winners in my book.
How Do You Make A Seven Layer Salad?
Layer the following in order using a 9×13 pan.
- lettuce
- onion
- green pepper
- celery
- green peas
- dressing
- cheddar cheeese
- bacon
The layered pea salad is my go to now when I want to make something fresh to go along side burgers or bratwurst when we’re cooking out, but I don’t want to make it in the moment and want to make it ahead. In fact, I made it the day before and think it’s better if you let it set! Not to mention you don’t have to thaw the peas.
This is a classic midwestern salad that brings back memories of Easter brunch and cook outs at my grandma’s house. You won’t be disappointed by this 7 layer salad! Enjoy!
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7 Layer Salad
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: North American
Description
Traditional 7 layer salad topped with a two ingredient dressing and bacon!
Ingredients
- 1 head of lettuce, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green pepper, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 10 oz green peas, uncooked
- 2 cups miracle whip
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon, fully cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Layer the following in order using a “9×13” pan.
- lettuce
- onion
- green pepper
- celery
- green peas
- Combine miracle whip and sugar to create the salad dressing. Add to the top of the layers.
- Sprinkle the cheese then the bacon on top.
Notes
This salad is best if made the day before so that the flavors can party! Make sure to keep refrigerated.
A wonderful idea for 7 layer salad. I never knew you could add cheese and bacon.
Wow! Very clever addition Great Grandma. Thanks.
It really ups the flavor! Enjoy!