Best 11 Easy Seven Layer Vegetable Salad Recipes

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Comforting and refreshing, the easy seven-layer vegetable salad is a perfect dish to serve for any special occasion or potluck gathering. The vibrant colors of the mixed vegetables, creamy layers of mayonnaise and yogurt dressing, and the subtle crunch of nuts and seeds create a captivating culinary experience. This salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with essential nutrients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious individuals. With its remarkable simplicity, the easy seven-layer vegetable salad is a delectable treat that is sure to wow your taste buds and impress your guests.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

SEVEN LAYER SALAD



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Bright, crunchy, and colorful, this easy Seven Layer Salad recipe is a fun blast from the past for any party. Make it as-is, just like you remember it, or switch up those layers in a million different delicious ways.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head lettuce (shredded)
1/2 cup red onion (diced)
2-3 celery ribs (sliced (about 1 cup))
12 ounces frozen peas (thawed)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound bacon (fried and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Spread the lettuce evenly in the bottom of a glass bowl. Top with red onion, celery, and peas.
  • Spread mayonnaise on top of celery and sprinkle with sugar. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 504 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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-VEGETABLE SALAD



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Seven-Vegetable Salad is colorful and crunchy. "This fun, no-lettuce salad is popular at home and when I take it to a potluck," relates Kim Wiehe-Kaylor of Sidney, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/4 cups chopped cucumber
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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.

SEVEN LAYER MIXED UP SALAD



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This recipe is a quick and easy alternative to the traditional 7 layer salad. Great for summer get togethers.

Provided by triplesec

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed and drained
⅔ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup grape tomatoes
1 ounce bacon pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dry ranch salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently mix the peas, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, celery, tomatoes, and bacon pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and dry ranch salad dressing mix. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 350.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

SEVEN LAYER SALAD



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Make and share this Seven Layer Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by B B Adams

Categories     Vegetable

Time 8h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head lettuce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas
2 -3 green onions, chopped
3 hard-boiled eggs, boiled
1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp
to taste mayonnaise
to taste swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Layer first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish.
  • Spread mayonnaise over the top as if you were icing a cake. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the mayonnaise and chill.
  • This taste best when chilled overnight.
  • Just before serving, toss salad making sure mayonnaise and cheese is distributed throughout the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.5, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 358.3, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 11

EASY 7 LAYER SALAD



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Make and share this Easy 7 Layer Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ND_Dawn

Time 12h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head lettuce, chopped
salt and pepper
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (2 1/2 ounce) jar bacon bits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Layer lettuce in bottom of glass pan or bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add over the lettuce all of the following ingredients in layers in this order: eggs, peas, celery, bacon.
  • In a bowl, mix mayo with sugar. Spread (with a spatula) on top of mixture so that it's all covered. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and lastly, onion.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, can toss altogether or leave as is for presentation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.2, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 156.1, Sodium 882.7, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 20

EASY SEVEN LAYER VEGETABLE SALAD



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This cold veggie salad is terrific for holiday dinners or family gatherings! It has been in my family for several years now and is always requested at family reunions and barbeques.

Provided by Barb Cross

Categories     Vegetable Salads

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
12 slices bacon
1 ½ cups small cauliflower florets
½ cup chopped celery
2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white sugar
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside. In a 9x13 inch pan layer the lettuce followed by the peas, green pepper, bacon, cauliflower and celery.
  • In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise and the sugar. Spread mixture over salad. Sprinkle cheese over top. Cover and chill for at least 8 to 12 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 539.1 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color, texture, and flavor to your salad.
  • Choose vegetables that are in season for the best flavor and nutritional value.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables, or they will become mushy.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This seven-layer vegetable salad is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's easy to make and can be served as a main course or a side dish. The salad is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this seven-layer vegetable salad a try!

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