Classic Southern Seven-Layer Salad
Classic Southern Seven-Layer Salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for your 4th of July gathering. It's versatile, delicious, and always receives rave reviews!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 263kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup (8-ounces) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (4-ounces) light sour cream
- ½ cup (2-ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoon white wine vinegar
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into small pieces
- 4 hard boiled eggs, sliced lengthwise
- 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- ½ pound (8-ounces) bacon, cooked, drained and broken into small pieces
- 6 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced
- 1 cup (4-ounces) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
Instructions
Dressing
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth and creamy; set aside.
Salad
- Add lettuce to trifle bowl, or other clear bowl. Place a ring of sliced eggs around perimeter of bowl, nestling them in the lettuce for support. Place remaining eggs on top of lettuce. Place a ring of sliced grape tomatoes around perimeter of bowl above the eggs; place remaining tomatoes on top of egg layer. Layer the bacon, green onions, Cheddar cheese, and green peas in that order on top of tomato layer.
- Spread dressing on top of salad. If desired, sprinkle a few green peas and paprika on top for a festive look.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and preferably overnight.
- Serve with a large, long spoon for scooping up the different layers.
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg