This overnight 7-layer salad recipe is everyday easy in addition to being party perfect!
Layers of fresh lettuce, veggies, cheese, and bacon are topped with a creamy dressing to make this seven layer salad!
It’s fresh, crunchy, and delicious, a welcome addition to any meal!
How to Make Overnight Salad
- Layer lettuce in a casserole dish and top with tomatoes, peas, green onions, and boiled eggs (as per the recipe below).Spread dressing over the top. Cover and chill. Top with cheese and bacon before serving.
Storing 7-Layer Salad
Keep leftover 7-layer salad covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavors will blend and taste even better the next day!
What is 7 Layer Salad?
- A traditional 7-layer salad recipe starts with a base of crisp iceberg lettuce followed by 6 additional layers. We add tomatoes, peas, green onions, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and bacon with a mayonnaise-based dressing is added in the middle.A little “chill” time (overnight) is recommended making this salad recipe potluck perfect.Prepare it the night before; a seven-layer salad recipe stays crispy until ready to serve even with the dressing on top!Serve it in a pretty trifle bowl or a clear 9×13 dish so everyone can see the delicious layers!
What’s in Seven Layer Salad?
Mix and match the ingredients, I add 7 layers but you can add as many as you’d like to this overnight salad.
Lettuce – Iceberg lettuce will stay extra crunchy due to its high water content, so it’s great in an overnight salad. Wash it first and then dry it very well (I use a salad spinner).
Vegetables – Tomatoes, peas, and sliced green onions add visual interest to a 7 layer salad, but so can chopped celery, sliced radishes, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, shredded zucchini, corn, sundried tomatoes, and even shredded brussels sprouts. This is a great recipe for using up leftover bits of veggies in the fridge.
Bacon & Eggs – Bacon and hard-boiled eggs add texture, color, and a boost of healthy protein. I keep the bacon on the side and sprinkle it on just before serving.
Cheese – Cheddar cheese has a sharp flavor that tastes great with sweet peas and salty bacon. Blue cheese crumbles or parmesan cheese are other excellent options.
Dressing for Overnight Salad
This mayo-based sour cream dressing is traditional and it is super easy to make. It’s thicker than a traditional dressing, so it holds up well.
Add in your favorite herbs or ranch-style seasonings to change it up.
PRO TIP: To make ahead, assemble the salad without the cheese and bacon, then chill. Add the cheese and bacon just before serving.
Did you make this 7 Layer Salad for a crowd? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
7 Layer Salad
Nutrition Information
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