Classic 7 Layer Salad by Sterling Farms
My Classic 7 Layer salad is ideal for potlucks, holiday spreads, and family gatherings like Easter dinner. It feeds a crowd, can be made ahead of time, and the creamy dressing seals in all those crisp, colorful layers until you’re ready to serve. Add some Pickled Quail Eggs from Sterling Farms bring a tangy pop of flavor and depth to elevate this favorite salad to the next level.
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- 1 frying pan
- 1 9x13" glass casserole dish or trifle bowl
- 1 lettuce knife optional
- 1 small sauce pan
- 1 whisk
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 offset metal spatula or other spreader
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 cup celery diced
- 4 hardboiled eggs sliced
- 1 small jar Sterling Farms Pickled Quail Eggs cut in half
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 bell pepper and color, chopped
- 1 red onion sliced
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. sugar or granulated sweetener of your choice Swerve/Stevia, Monk Fruit, etc.
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 slices bacon or turkey bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
Instructions
- Spread the chopped iceberg lettuce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish. You can use a lettuce knife to cut it, or gently tear it into pieces with your hands.
- Top the lettuce with the celery.
- Layer the hard-boiled eggs over the lettuce and celery layers.
- Add the sliced red onion.
- Add the bell pepper, any color bell pepper.
- Add the Pickled Quail Eggs from Sterling Farms.
- Spread the rinsed and drained frozen peas over the top.
- Whisk the mayonnaise and sugar or sweetener in a small bowl.
- Taste the dressing to adjust the sweetness.
- Spread the dressing to the edges of the casserole dish to seal in freshness.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
- Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate until serving to chill.