Easy Entertaining 7 Layer Salad Food

OVERNIGHT SALAD (SEVEN LAYER SALAD)

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Place lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl (or 9x13 pan).
• Top with tomatoes, peas, onions and boiled eggs. Spread dressing overtop to seal the edges. Top with cheese.
• Cover salad and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Top with bacon before serving.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens in large glass bowl; top with layers of celery, peppers, onions and peas.
• Spread mayo over peas, completely covering top of salad and sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
• Refrigerate 2 to 12 hours to blend flavors. Toss before serving, if desired.

EASY ENTERTAINING 7-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into a large glass bowl.
• Layer all other vegetables in order given, (start with eggs).
• Prepare dressing and spread over top of salad, covering completely all the way to edges to seal salad.
• Sprinkle bacon and shredded cheese over dressing.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.

7-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fat is rendered, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crisp.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine buttermilk, avocado, lemon juice, and oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
• Lightly pack iceberg into the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish. Arrange egg slices vertically along edge of bowl in a single row, then scatter remaining eggs evenly over lettuce. Layer cabbage over eggs, then tomatoes. Season tomatoes with salt, then top with peas. Pour dressing over peas and spread into an even layer using a spatula. Top with cheese and bacon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

NEW SEVEN-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together well.
• Refrigerate when done.
• (Note: You can thin the dressing with some buttermilk if you prefer) Prepare salad ingredients.
• Starting at the top of the above list, place each ingredient in the bottom of a clear glass container.
• For instance, iceberg lettuce goes in first, followed by the romaine lettuce, the julienned cucumber, the carrots and so forth.
• Don't be afraid to pack or compress the ingredients a bit as you go if you're running out of room.
• If you're serving the salad soon, add dressing when each layer is finished.
• Otherwise, reserve dressing until just before serving.
• When finished, refrigerate.

SEVEN-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Fry 6-8 pieces of bacon, drain on paper towels, and crumble. Set aside for garnish.
• Hard boil the eggs.
• In a large clear glass trifle bowl, layer the spinach, lettuce, sliced onions, sliced eggs, peas and cheese.
• Mix mayonnaise and sour cream and spread on top.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

7-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

MEXICAN 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, beans, cheese, and dressing in a 3-quart bowl.
• Refrigerate.
• Top with crushed tortilla chips and toss lightly just before serving.

YUMMY 7 LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Layer first 5 ingredients, one at a time, in a large glass bowl so you can see each layer. Don't mix the ingredients.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together and pour evenly over the salad in the bowl.
• Add a layer of cheese, then a layer of bacon.
• Then top with egg if using.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
• In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle over salad and refrigerate until chilled.