7-Layer Salad Recipe

This light and refreshing salad is the perfect side dish to bring along to your next potluck or family gathering! Or, enjoy it as an easy weeknight side dish.

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sugar
¼ tsp lemon juice
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 bag frozen peas
½ red onion
6 hard boiled eggs
2 cups shredded cheese
3 ounces bacon bits or cooked bacon

Instructions

Create the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sugar, and a squirt of lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside or place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Chop the head of lettuce into large bite-sized pieces. Add to the bottom of a 10x13 casserole dish or container.
Dice the red onion and sprinkle over the top of the lettuce. You can swap the onion out for celery or leave both out completely.
Pour the bag of frozen peas on top of the lettuce and onions. Do not thaw out or cook the peas prior to adding.
Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. We like to add about two additional egg whites if we have extra eggs on hand. Place evenly on top as the 4th layer in the salad.
Now it's time to get the dressing you made earlier. Drop the dressing onto the eggs in multiple areas. Use a spatula to evenly smooth the dressing around, pressing down slightly as you spread.
For the 6th layer, add the two cups of shredded cheese evenly on top. Use your favorite type of cheese for this, but cheddar is a great choice.
Finally, sprinkle on the bacon bits or chopped bacon on top. Feel free to adjust amount to suit your taste.
Cover the salad and place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving. Keep cold.