7 Layer Salad Recipe

4.70 from 80 votes

Better than traditional 7 layer salad, this easy side dish recipe is high protein since it is loaded with cheese, bacon and eggs. The creamy homemade dressing has an amazing flavor. It's a layered salad perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy salad recipe, easy side dish, salad with eggs

Servings:

Calories: 519kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

1 pound maple flavored bacon
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large head iceberg lettuce (rinsed, dried, and chopped)
1 pint grape tomatoes (cut in half)
2 cups frozen green peas (thawed)
6 large hardboiled eggs
10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 1/2 cups)

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat until evenly brown and crisp. Allow the bacon to drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayo, sour cream, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to top the salad.
In a large 4 quart glass bowl, layer the chopped lettuce*, tomatoes, peas, eggs, cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over salad, covering as much of the top as possible.
Sprinkle the top with bacon.
Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.

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Notes

*You can use whatever type of lettuce you'd like: romaine, iceberg, spring salad mix or spinach. Or use a mix of several types!

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 12 people, with 1 serving being 1/12 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

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