Recipes

[bri20]

Does anyone have a recipe for the original 7 layer salad made with lettuce, peas, and bacon.

I think the recipe also called for Miracle Whip.

I remember the salad my mom made came from an old church cookbook, which I cannot seem to find. 

[novamc1]

@bri20

re:  layered salad

Not sure you could ever identify an "original" version of this salad.  At least once on this website last year, I saw a version offered by somebody. 

There are many variations of this salad.  I, alone, have several of them saved  over the years, although I've never made it myself.

Paula Deen's version calls for 4 slices bacon, one 10-oz. package frozen peas, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 2 hard-cooked eggs chopped, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, salt & pepper.

Another version calls for using sour cream or ranch dressing, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, thin-sliced red onion, cheddar or American cheese, and some minced fresh parsley.

You might want to check online at sites such as allrecipes.com or the Food Network website and select a version that suits your taste.

It also seems to me that you could design your own layers with lettuce, bacon, eggs, choice of dressing, etc.

[bri20]

@novamc1, there seems to be many variations out there.  I was browsing recipes  this morning - too overwhelming.  LOL

Paula's recipe sounds close to what I'm calling "original".

Thank you.

[novamc1]

@bri20

If you haven't already, one way to search for recipes of this type is to key in the words "English Pea Salad"............that should bring up something useful.  Good luck and good eating!

[hopi]

Does anyone know what I am doing wrong?

The several times I have made it the peas make everything to wet.

[Nonametoday]

Layer the following ingredients:

1. 1 head lettuce (pulled apart, into small pieces, drained in collander and on paper towel)

2. 1 cup chopped celery

3. 1 cup chopped green pepper

4. 1 (10 ounce) frozen peas (thawed)  (drain and lay out on paper towel for a few mknutes)

5. 1 small onion

6. 4 hard boiled eggs

7. Mix 2 cups Miracle Whip and 2 tablespoons sugar.

8. 4 ounce shredded Cheddar cheese

9. 8 slices well cooked bacon (crumbled)

Make night before. 

[bri20]

Thank you, @NameAlreadyTaken.

That's the recipe - I remember mixing sugar into the Miracle Whip.

[irish4ever]

Our family's is:

One head of shredded lettuce

One 10 oz bag of spinach

1 to 2 cans of dicedwater chestnuts

One bag frozen baby peas

8oz crumbled bacon

12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups Hellman's (do not substitute) mayo

Over the top, sprinkle:

1 pkg Good Seasons Italian

1 pkg Good Seasons Garlic 

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hrs, overnight best

Toss before serving and be ready for an empty bowl!

[Zhills]

I looked up 7 Layer Salad in one of my cookbooks and there were 3...all with different ingredients.

All of them had Lettuce, red onion, peas, cheese, bacon and Mayo. 

One had bell pepper, one had celery and one had cauliflower as the other ingredient.  One had boiled eggs.

Just layer 7 veggies that you like!

[ECBG]

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@bri20 wrote:

Does anyone have a recipe for the original 7 layer salad made with lettuce, peas, and bacon.

I think the recipe also called for Miracle Whip.

I remember the salad my mom made came from an old church cookbook, which I cannot seem to find. 

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@bri20The origonal had regular mayonaise Hon.  I can tell Miracle Whip a mile off.