Get ready for a cool and crispy summer salad that will have your taste buds dancing with joy! With a creamy dressing, sharp cheddar cheese, smokey bacon, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this 7-layer salad is a flavor explosion on a plate. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your grill master skills or a satisfying main course when you’re too lazy to cook (we’ve all been there!).
EASY 7-LAYER SUMMER SALAD
Searching for a tasty and hassle-free meal to whip up for your loved ones or guests? Your search ends here with this impressive 7-layer summer salad! This dish has a refreshing and crunchy texture, complemented by a medley of fresh ingredients that will leave everyone delighted. Get ready, because, in this post, I’ll guide you through the steps to create this delectable salad. I’ll break down each ingredient, give you some serving tips, share suggestions for storing any leftovers, and offer some delicious variations. Let the salad-making adventure begin!
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN A 7-LAYER SALAD?
This delicious dish is made up of some seriously tasty ingredients that will have your guests wanting seconds (and maybe even thirds). This salad will steal the show at any summer get-together.
HOW TO MAKE A 7-LAYER SALAD STEP BY STEP
- Clean the lettuce, broccoli, and onions. Make sure they are completely dry before you use them. I like to use a salad spinner and then pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cut the lettuce into small, bite-sized pieces and put it at the bottom of a casserole dish or a bowl. I like to use a 9×13 casserole dish because it helps spread the ingredients out evenly.
- Cover the lettuce with mayonnaise like you would spread frosting on a cake. Then, sprinkle some sugar on top of the mayonnaise.
- Take a few handfuls of frozen peas and sprinkle them over the mayonnaise.
- Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces and put them on top.
- Sprinkle everything with a healthy layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Finish off your dish with some crunchy bacon and chopped green onions.
HOW TO SERVE THIS 7-LAYER SUMMER SALAD
Once the salad is assembled, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour to let the flavors meld together. When it’s ready to serve, you can either spoon it out onto plates or let guests serve themselves buffet-style.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STORE ANY LEFTOVER SALAD
Keep it fresh and tasty by storing the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll stay delicious for up to 3 days! Just a heads up, if you didn’t dry off the veggies completely, your salad might get a little watery. No worries though, simply drain off any excess water or grab a trusty paper towel to soak it up. Easy peasy!
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7-Layer Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups peas frozen
- 1 ½ cups broccoli chopped
- 1 ½ sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 3 green onions diced
- 4 strips bacon cooked & crumbled
Instructions
- Place chopped lettuce in the bottom of a casserole dish or a salad bowl.
- Spread a layer of mayonnaise over the lettuce. Sprinkle sugar over the maynnaise.
- Sprinkle a handful or two of frozen peas on top of the mayonnaise.
- Top with broccoli that has been cut into bite size pieces.
- Cover with shredded, sharp cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle with green onions and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Making a 7-layer salad is an easy and delicious way to add some variety to your mealtime routine. With this simple recipe, you’ll have a beautiful and tasty salad in no time. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or looking for a quick and healthy weeknight meal, give this salad a try and see for yourself just how scrumptious it can be!
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Original Post Date: 07/15/2019, Updated: 07/24/2023
This is similar to a layered salad my mom made, but different enough that this would be a fresh twist. Sounds yummy. Pinning. 🙂
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It’s a really refreshing and easy to make.
I don’t think I’ve ever had anything like this! What a fun idea for a “new” salad. Pinned.
It’s an easy, refreshing salad. Enjoy!
It sounds absolutely delicious, thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!
It will quickly become a favorite.
Sounds good! I’ll have to substitute the onions! #littlecottagelinkparty
It’s a really refreshing salad, with or without the onions.
I haven’t thought of this salad in years! I remember loving it though. Thanks for sharing at The Ultimate Pinterest Party this week!
What a great recipe. The sides often make the feast! It sounds delicious and perfect for Summer feasting!
I’m all about the sides!
Looks delicious – great for summertime! This will be one of my features tomorrow at the Snickerdoodle link party!
This is a perfect summer dish. I’ll be adding it to my side dishes for next week’s BBQ. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.
I don’t like peas but apart from that, this sounds amazing! A refreshing take on a classic summer dish that I will have to try! #thatfridaylinky
I don’t like peas either, but for some reason I don’t mind them in this dish.
I have never tried putting all the salad fixings in a baking pan! way cool! I don’t do the mayo much but could add a dressing instead, maybe? Looks delicious and so easy to prepare! Thanks for this cool salad recipe!
You get more fixings when you do it in a baking pan. Since you don’t eat mayo, try using ranch dip we do that sometimes and it’s really good.
It’s been so hot this week, so I’ve been looking for quick and easy salads to make that everyone would love. This will work! Thanks!
I’m with you, a nice cold salad when it’s this hot is perfect!
This sounds yummy!!! By the way if you tried to comment on my host post this week there was a problem which is now fixed. Apologies. Thanks so much for joining us on the #DreamTeam
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What an honor, thank you so much!
My mom made this and we loved it such a nice dish for something different as a delicious salad. One of our family favorites. Thank you for sharing.
Loved it! I added more of the ingredients that my family loved!
I’m so happy that you liked it, it is one of my all-time favorite salads. I’m curious what ingredients you added.
All my favorite ingredients combined into one delightful and most delicious salad.
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