Vintage Seven Layer Salad Recipe Everyone Still Asks For

This Seven Layer Salad is a potluck favorite and has been for many years! It’s been a family favorite and one your family will love too.

Why You Will Love This Seven-Layer Salad

This salad is so refreshing and absolutely wonderful for any gathering. You can easily make it a day in advance and the layers go great together. I often see lots of different-layer salads, but this is the classic one I grew up on! It quickly takes me back to years ago and just about any potluck or gathering.

Do You Toss Before Serving?

No, you do not toss this salad before serving! You use tongs or a large spoon and get every layer. That is the way it is supposed to be served. Some people, when taking this to a large event, will make it in a 9X13. We like a glass bowl, it looks better and shows all the layers!

Swaps and Additions

Many people comment that they add boiled eggs, which I am sure is delicious, but the version we grew up with was made this way. It has seven layers. Now, you can always add other things or switch it up, switch out the cheese for cheddar, add in cauliflower and broccoli, use a different lettuce, etc. Use turkey bacon instead of real bacon and some people even use bacon bits.

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Seven Layer Salad

Judy Yeager

This Seven Layer Salad is a true classic that you probably remember! It’s a potluck favorite and one many love.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

8 hours hrs

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce coarsely chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 l lb. can small peas, drained or can use frozen peas
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Can add a layer of carrots, tomatoes, or shredded cheese! Enjoy.

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