Combine common ingredients to make a seven layer salad.
A seven layer salad is made by layering ingredients in a large bowl. The typical seven layer salad consists of layers built from lettuce, red onion, peas, cheese, cauliflower and bacon. It usually has its own dressing, made from a combination of mayonnaise, sugar and sometimes Parmesan cheese, that creates the seventh layer. It can add a colorful touch to any dinner table and offers an alternative to the classic tossed salad. This simple-to-prepare dish is easily portable, making it a popular option for pot lucks, family gatherings and holiday dinners.
Instructions
1. Put frozen peas into your refrigerator overnight to thaw. If you forget, or don't have time to thaw them in the refrigerator, they can be set out on the counter until they reach room temperature. Do not use peas that have not had time to completely thaw.
2. Heat a large, nonstick skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, place the bacon into the pan to cook. The bacon needs to be cooked until it is crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to drain and cool. Crumble the strips of bacon into pieces.
3. Chop the lettuce and cut the onion and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, making sure to keep each ingredient separate.
4. Cover the bottom of a flat-bottomed salad bowl with the chopped lettuce, creating your first layer. You may choose to use a clear or glass bowl to show off the colorful layers of the salad.
5. Form the additional layers of the salad. Build up from the lettuce layer with a layer of each of the additional ingredients. Start with onion, then peas, cheddar cheese, cauliflower and finally the bacon crumbles.
6. Mix the mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese together with a whisk. If you will be serving the salad soon, drizzle the dressing over salad and chill until ready to serve. If you are making the salad for later, chill the salad and dressing separately and add the dressing just before serving. This will ensure your ingredients stay crisp and the salad doesn't get soggy.
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