Name: 7 Layer Salad
Yield: 8

This 7 Layer Salad Recipe is a fresh, crunchy, flavor-packed classic stacked with crisp lettuce, sweet peas, juicy tomatoes, eggs, cheese, bacon, and the creamiest dressing.

Author’s notes

My Grandma’s Famous Layered Salad

I was blown away by how much you all loved the pea salad I recently shared! So many of you messaged me saying your moms also made it growing up, and I loved hearing that. I also got some fun ideas to try next time, especially adding diced ham. (If I have leftover Easter ham, I already know exactly where it’s going!)

So I wanted to share another nostalgic recipe box favorite. This 7 layer salad recipe comes from my grandma! She made it at every big family get-together, always layered in a pretty trifle dish.

And yes, I can’t help but think of the Friends episode with the half-sweet, half-savory trifle. But don’t worry, this one turns out exactly how it should, haha. It doesn’t need a fancy trifle dish either. It’s just as good in a big salad bowl.

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the lettuce, eggs, tomatoes, bacon, green onions, peas, and cheddar.

7 Layer Salad Ingredients

Ingredient	Let’s Chat About It
Iceberg lettuce	Chop into bite-size pieces and dry well so the salad stays crisp.
Frozen peas & tomatoes	Thaw peas fully and pat dry. Use ripe tomatoes and cut into even pieces.
Green onions	Slice thin for the best flavor in every bite.
Hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese & bacon	Chop eggs small, shred cheese fresh for better flavor, and cook bacon until crisp.
Mayo, sour cream & seasonings	Stir until smooth and spread all the way to the edges to seal the layers.

7 layer salad dressing ingredients set out for straightforward assembly including mayo, Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, vinegar, seasoning, and sugar.

How To Make My Grandma’s 7 Layer Salad

Make dressing: Whisk until smooth, then cover and chill.
Layer base: Add lettuce, then evenly layer peas, green onions, and tomatoes.
Add eggs: Sprinkle chopped eggs in an even layer.
Seal with dressing: Spread dressing edge to edge to fully cover.
Finish & serve: Top with cheese and bacon, then scoop straight down to serve.

The dressing being whisked together in a bowl.

the cook’s Notes

Serving Suggestions

Here are some straightforward, cute ways You can serve this 7 Layer Salad:

Family-style tray: Lightly toss and spread on a platter for a more casual look.
Clear glass bowl: A trifle dish or any big glass bowl works.
Wide shallow bowl: Spread out for straightforward, clean scoops.
Individual cups: Layer into small cups or jars for straightforward grab-and-go servings.
Big serving bowl + spoon: Pile into a large bowl with a big spoon for simple serving.