How to Make Overnight Seven Layer Salad

Though iceberg lettuce is the most crisp, other lettuces will work in a layered salad.

Seven layer salad is always a make-ahead dish. Chilling the layered vegetables and mayo-based dressing lets the flavors meld and stay crisp. Use a glass bowl to show off the color of this layered veggie dish.

Things You'll Need

• Glass bowl
• 1 head of iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 1 c. celery, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 1 16-ounce package of frozen peas
• 2 c. mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• Plastic wrap

Instructions

1. In a glass serving bowl layer the vegetables in the following order:
   lettuce
   celery
   green pepper
   onion
   frozen peas

2. Whip together the mayo and sugar. Spread over the pea layer.

3. Sprinkle with cheddar and bacon.

4. Poke holes in top layer with a fork. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Refrigerate all leftovers.

• Mix up the variety by using yellow or orange bell peppers, and green onions or chives.

References

• Eating Well: Seven-Layer Salad