Linda's Colorful Seven Layer Salad 🥗🥚

This delightful and visually stunning seven-layer salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings! With its vibrant layers and a creamy dressing, it's not only a feast for the eyes but also a refreshing and hearty side dish that everyone will love. Perfectly balanced with crunchy veggies and savory bacon, it pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own.

Ingredients

For the salad layers

1 head of crisp lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 (10 oz) package of frozen peas, thawed
½ cup diced green bell pepper (adds a nice crunch!)
1 medium onion, finely diced
8 slices of crispy fried bacon, crumbled
4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp or mild based on your preference)

For the dressing

2 cups your favorite salad dressing (ranch or a creamy vinaigrette works wonders!)
2 tablespoons sugar (to balance out the acidity and enhance flavors)

Instructions

Layer the Salad: Start by tearing the lettuce and spreading it evenly in a 9x12-inch dish.

🥬 Using a clear glass dish showcases all the beautiful layers—perfect for impressing your guests!

Add the sliced hard-boiled eggs as the next layer, followed by the thawed peas, diced green bell pepper, and diced onion, in that order.
Top it off with crumbled bacon for that irresistible crunch.
Dress it Up: Spread the salad dressing evenly over the top, much like frosting a cake.
Finally, sprinkle sugar over the dressing, followed by a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
Chill and Serve: Cover the dish and refrigerate it for 8-12 hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

❄️ Tip: The longer you chill it, the better the flavors will develop, making it a perfect make-ahead dish!

Variations

Vegan: Substitute hard-boiled eggs with sliced avocado and use a vegan mayonnaise-based dressing for a fresh twist! 🥑
Add More Veggies: You can easily add more layers like diced cucumbers, shredded carrots, or even colorful radishes for a crunchier texture.
Tex-Mex Twist: Swap the cheddar for crumbled feta cheese and add jalapeños for a spicy kick! 🌶️
Low-Carb: Skip the peas and sugar, and substitute the dressing with a low-carb option to make it keto-friendly!

Enjoy this vibrant salad that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a refreshing addition to any meal! 🎉🥗

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Here is the text from the image: **7 LAYER SALAD** - 1 head of lettuce - 4 hard boiled eggs (sliced) - 1 - 10 oz. pkg. frozen peas - ½ cup diced green pepper - 1 medium onion, diced - 8 slices fried bacon, crumbled - 2 cups salad dressing - 2 tbls. sugar - 4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded **Instructions:** Tear lettuce into a 9x12 pan. Layer other ingredients in order given. Spread dressing over top like frosting. Sprinkle sugar then cheese over dressing. Refrigerate 8-12 hours before serving. **Linda Ashe**

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# Linda's Colorful Seven Layer Salad 🥗🥚 This delightful and visually stunning seven-layer salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings! With its vibrant layers and a creamy dressing, it's not only a feast for the eyes but also a refreshing and hearty side dish that everyone will love. Perfectly balanced with crunchy veggies and savory bacon, it pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own. ## Ingredients ### For the salad layers - 1 head of crisp lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces - 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced - 1 (10 oz) package of frozen peas, thawed - ½ cup diced green bell pepper (adds a nice crunch!) - 1 medium onion, finely diced - 8 slices of crispy fried bacon, crumbled - 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp or mild based on your preference) ### For the dressing - 2 cups your favorite salad dressing (ranch or a creamy vinaigrette works wonders!) - 2 tablespoons sugar (to balance out the acidity and enhance flavors) ## Instructions 1. **Layer the Salad**: Start by tearing the lettuce and spreading it evenly in a 9x12-inch dish. > 🥬 Using a clear glass dish showcases all the beautiful layers—perfect for impressing your guests! 2. Add the sliced hard-boiled eggs as the next layer, followed by the thawed peas, diced green bell pepper, and diced onion, in that order. 3. Top it off with crumbled bacon for that irresistible crunch. 4. **Dress it Up**: Spread the salad dressing evenly over the top, much like frosting a cake. 5. Finally, sprinkle sugar over the dressing, followed by a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese. 6. **Chill and Serve**: Cover the dish and refrigerate it for 8-12 hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. > ❄️ **Tip**: The longer you chill it, the better the flavors will develop, making it a perfect make-ahead dish! ## Variations - **Vegan**: Substitute hard-boiled eggs with sliced avocado and use a vegan mayonnaise-based dressing for a fresh twist! 🥑 - **Add More Veggies**: You can easily add more layers like diced cucumbers, shredded carrots, or even colorful radishes for a crunchier texture. - **Tex-Mex Twist**: Swap the cheddar for crumbled feta cheese and add jalapeños for a spicy kick! 🌶️ - **Low-Carb**: Skip the peas and sugar, and substitute the dressing with a low-carb option to make it keto-friendly! Enjoy this vibrant salad that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a refreshing addition to any meal! 🎉🥗

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Linda's Seven Layer Salad

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