Best 8 7 Layer Salad With Peas Overnight Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and healthy meal, then you need to try this 7-layer salad with peas overnight recipe. With its vibrant layers of fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and crunchy peas, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. And the best part is, it can be made ahead of time, so you can have a delicious and healthy meal ready to go whenever you need it. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make the most delicious 7-layer salad with peas overnight!

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WORLD'S BEST 7 LAYER SALAD RECIPE



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This traditional layered pea salad recipe has been in our family for decades, and there's a reason it is still one of our all time favorite salads! It's perfect for potlucks or as an easy make-ahead meal. Crisp lettuce and veggies, creamy dressing, zesty cheese and savory bacon combine to make magic in a bowl!

Provided by Sara Garska

Categories     Salad

Time 18h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped)
1/2 green pepper (chopped)
1/2 onion (chopped)
1 bag frozen peas (Do not thaw or cook)
1 1/2 Cup Mayonaise (Use real mayonnaise)
6 hard boiled eggs (peeled and chopped)
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Layer your ingredients in a bowl in this order: Chopped lettuce, chopped green peppers, chopped sweet onion, contents of one bag of frozen peas, mayonnaise, hard boiled eggs, cheese, and bacon.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap or foil.
  • Refrigerate for at least 18 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 232 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETARIAN 7-LAYER SALAD



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A sophisticated layered salad that travels well. It provides a vegetarian with a complete meal at a cook-out where meat is being served. Non-vegetarians love it as well!

Provided by cookin' 2nite

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces mesclun salad greens
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked beets, sliced
6 hard-boiled eggs, thickly sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen petite peas, partially thawed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package chow mein rice noodles

Steps:

  • Place greens in a clear glass serving bowl; sprinkle with green onions. Layer sliced beets on the onions. Arrange hard-boil egg slices on their sides against the glass for a decorative layer. Add sliced red onions and peas. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Mix sour cream, half-and-half, crumbled blue cheese, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl until well blended. Pour evenly over the salad.
  • Top with rice noodles just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 298.4 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1466 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD



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This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. -Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SEVEN LAYER SALAD



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I usually make this bacon, lettuce, onion, pea, cheese and cauliflower layered salad in a large flat bowl. There's never too much because everybody loves it! You can vary the salad by substituting green onions for red, jack cheese for the Cheddar, etc.

Provided by Leah Mae

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
1 large head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 667.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SEVEN LAYER PEA SALAD



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My Aunt Mary Ann gave me this recipe. I don't like peas, but I like this salad! It is a great dish to take for a potluck!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12h

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head lettuce, finely chopped
2 green peppers, finely chopped
2 red onions, finely chopped
1 can lesueur peas, drained
1 quart Miracle Whip
1 -1 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 bottle bacon bits

Steps:

  • Layer ingredients in the order listed above.
  • It is important to chop the lettuce, peppers and onions very small.
  • When spreading the salad dressing, make sure you cover the bottom layers completely, to the sides of the dish.
  • Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.

HILL'S 7 LAYER SALAD



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This is a bit different from the others because it contains water chestnuts! Great large family salad or for parties!

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head lettuce, shredded
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Fill the bottom of a large bowl 3/4 full of lettuce.
  • Next layer - chopped celery.
  • Next layer - chopped green onions.
  • Next layer - frozen petite peas.
  • Next layer - water chestnuts, place flat do not overlap
  • Next layer - Carefully spread the mayo over the water chestnuts - sprinkle with sugar.
  • Next layer - Sprinkle cheese and top with bacon.
  • Refrigerate this overnight for best results and just before serving mix up - if you mix sooner it will get soggy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 353.2, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 6.1

7 LAYER SALAD



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This 7 layer salad recipe sounds like a bunch of vegetables thrown together, but every occasion people ask me if I will make this, it is really gooooooood. Overnight chilling not included in preparation time.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head lettuce, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup celery (I leave this out)
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, uncooked
2 cups Miracle Whip (I use the Lite)
2 teaspoons sugar (You can use Equal or Sweet and Low)
1 (4 ounce) jar Bacos bacon bits (you can also use crumbled leftover bacon)
2 cups cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Layer all of the above vegetables in order, evenly.
  • Cover with plastic wrap securely and refrigerate overnight.

7-LAYER SALAD



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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Prepare the salad at least 6 hours in advance, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • If you don't have time to chill the salad overnight, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures in your salad for a visually appealing dish.
  • Don't overmix the salad, or the layers will blend together.
  • Serve the salad chilled, with additional dressing on the side.

Conclusion:

7-layer salad with peas is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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