Seven Layer Salad

This seven layer salad is easy to prepare and looks beautitul, especially if you have it in a deep clear glass bowl that allows you to see all the goodies layered inside.

(See the ones we've chosen as examples below.)

Whether you can see the 7 layers or not, it tastes just as good.

This easy make ahead layered salad is great to serve at a buffet or pot luck and makes a delicious summer salad entree.

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2 cups mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon sugar
1 head of lettuce, shredded
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
10 ounces frozen green peas, uncooked
1 small sweet onion, diced
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 pound cheddar cheese, grated

Combine the mayonnaise and sugar. Mix and refrigerate it until you finish making the salad.

Layer the rest of the ingredients in the following order: a layer of lettuce on the bottom of the bowl, then
a layer of celery
a layer of sweet pepper
a layer of chopped eggs
a layer of peas
a layer of onions
a layer of crumbled bacon

Spread the mayonnaise/sugar mixture over the top of the salad like cake icing. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over it all. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for 8 to 12 hours before serving).

Serves 8

Your 7 layer salad will look beautiful in something like this square glass bowl where you can see all the layers. Cardinal International Inc. Bowl, Square, Glass, "Soho", 19 oz, Clear

Here's another gorgeous clear bowl, this one in a gracefull curved design. Also comes in a larger size. Arzberg 8.3-in. TRIC Glass Bowl

Find more delicious salad recipes like this seven layer salad here.

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