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Classic Creamy Old-Fashioned Seven Layer Salad

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A nostalgic and fresh layered salad combining creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy flavors, perfect for potlucks and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: shred iceberg lettuce, chop hard-boiled eggs, crumble cooked bacon, and drain pineapple tidbits.
  2. Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. In a clear glass bowl, layer half the shredded lettuce evenly.
  4. Sprinkle half the pineapple tidbits over the lettuce.
  5. Add half the chopped eggs, then half the crumbled bacon.
  6. Spread half the shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle half the chopped green onions on top.
  7. Spoon half of the dressing evenly over the layers and gently spread without mixing.
  8. Repeat the layering process with the remaining lettuce, pineapple, eggs, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
  9. Spread the remaining dressing on top.
  10. Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top for extra crunch.
  11. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Drain pineapple well to avoid sogginess. Use crisp iceberg lettuce for best texture. Chill salad for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld. Add nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy. For a lighter twist, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt. Check bacon and mayonnaise labels for gluten-free options.

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Keywords: seven layer salad, layered salad, creamy salad, potluck salad, old-fashioned salad, bacon salad, pineapple salad

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