Seven Layer Salad Recipe
Our traditional seven layer salad recipe is made extra special with the addition of maple bacon on top. This high-protein layered salad perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Servings: 12
Calories: 519kcal
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. 1 pound maple flavored bacon
- 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. 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a large 4 quart glass bowl, layer the chopped lettuce*, tomatoes, peas, eggs, cheese. 1 large head iceberg lettuce, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 2 cups frozen green peas, 6 large hardboiled eggs, 10 ounces shredded cheddar 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.**
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1210IU | Vitamin C: 16.1mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 1.4mg