7-Layer Salad

This 7-layer salad recipe is a retro potluck favorite and for good reason. Crisp veggies, savory toppings like shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon, and a creamy herbed dressing mean there’s something for everyone to love. Each ingredient in this vintage salad is layered in a glass bowl or trifle dish, so you can admire the vibrant colors before digging in.

Prep:35 min
Yield:12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• dressing:
  • 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Additional fresh dill

Directions

1. In a large salad bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, snipped dill, basil, salt and pepper; carefully spread over salad.
2. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. If desired, top with additional dill.