9 Layer Salad - Sweet ReciPEAs (2024)

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This 9 Layer Salad is a twist on the 7 layer salad I grew up on but I add salted cashews and avocados for even more flavor.

Usually upon returning from a Food Bloggers Conference I’m filled with inspiration and come home wanting to bake and blog.

I mean last year at IFBC they had Dorie Greenspan speak and so how was I not going to get inspired by that?

This year while it was a good time and I got to meet bloggers I had wanted to meet in real life for quite some time, I didn’t really leave inspired if we are being honest.

Though part of that is that my step-daughter gave MDP and me her cold and mostly I am inspired to eat carbs and lay around.

Sometimes I even get a little defeated when I go to blogging conferences.

For while I am all for making money food blogging (I know I need to in order to keep up with the cost of blogging), I do get disheartened with how many people are now going into it with the main goal of profiting from blogging.

And sometimes I think to myself why exactly is it that I keep blogging?

The answer is because of comments like this:

“De-lurking and sending all positive vibes your way.

It’s probably time that I thanked you for completely changing part of my relationship with my hubby of 25 years.

He was very puzzled a while ago when he went to caress my tummy in bed and I didn’t flinch.

For the first time.

I told him he had “Peabody” to thank….

He just smiled and said ” I love that dog”.

You change peoples lives…. I hope you know that. Huge hugs.

I wish I could make you feel better as you did me.”

I came home from the conference to read that comment.

A reminder that even if I only make one person’s life better it’s sooo worth writing the blog.

I actually keep a journal of all the amazing comments like these for emergencies of when I don’t feel like blogging anymore. 🙂

Oh and if you want to know what that comment is in reference to, it’s this post HERE.

When we don’t really feel like cooking/baking around these parts we make this salad.

Lots of people have different versions of a 7 layer salad.

Mine of course is probably the worst for you…aka the yummiest. 🙂

Mine is also 8 layers…and usually 9 but I couldn’t find a good avocado this time at the store.

But if you don’t really feel like cooking but want a tasty dinner make this.

P.S. It’s a great day to buymy cookbookHoly Sweet!

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9 Layer Salad - Sweet ReciPEAs (3)

Ingredients

  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce, chopped (if lazy like me just one smaller bag of American salad mix)
  • 1 10 oz bag of frozen peas
  • 2 cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 10 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup salted cashews
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
  • Avocado if you can find a good one
  • Dressing:
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. seasoning salt
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Place greens in a large glass bowl (if you don’t have one that’s fine you just can’t see the pretty layers without it is all).
  2. Layer with peas, then water chestnuts.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
  4. Spread the dressing on top of the water chestnut layer.
  5. Add the cheese, bacon, and egg layers.
  6. Place in fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  7. Remove from fridge and add cashews (that way they stay crunchy) and if using avocado.
  8. This is best enjoyed on the first day or else it starts to go soggy.

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Comments

  1. Mia says

    I’m so glad you blog…

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  2. Ashley says

    I have loved salads like this since I was a kid. They were at every church potluck and I thought they were great.

    They always felt so magic, more than normal salads, because of the layers. I think this needs to be dinner soon!

    Reply

  3. KB says

    My mom has a seven-layer salad recipe I make for her a lot, but hers is about twelve layers unless I can group six different kinds of chopped veggies into one “layer.” I’ve never added water chestnuts, though, and I know she loves them. Going to try it next time! 🙂

    Reply

  4. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    Agreed! I sometimes feel completely overwhelmed and out of my league when it comes to blogging. I barely have a grasp on what SEO is and how it works let alone the effects of links in posts and the titles of pictures. Things I do not have the time or energy to figure out. I do the best I can but in the end I just want to make delicious food and share the recipes. I find I have more fun when I stop worrying about all that other stuff. And yay for that comment!!

    Reply

  5. Becky says

    Hi there, I just wanted to drop by your blog and say how nice it was to meet you at IFBC! And wow, what a amazing comment you had on your blog while you were gone… that’s what we should all be striving for – caring and helping others!! I look forward to reading your blog more AND making this dip… cashews, bacon AND avocado- yum!! Take care, Becky

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  6. sara says

    Yum! This looks fabulous. 🙂

    Reply

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9 Layer Salad - Sweet ReciPEAs (2024)

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What is 7 layer salad made of? ›

A fabulous 7-layer salad consisting of Romaine lettuce, peas, red onion, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese and green onions. The dressing is killer!

What can I add to my salad to make it better? ›

Add one or more of these protein-rich foods to your salad:
  1. lean meat: chicken or turkey breast, lean steak.
  2. lower-fat cheese: light cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, feta, goat cheese.
  3. legumes: kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, white or black beans.
  4. eggs: hard boiled.
  5. soy products: cubed tofu, edamame.

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Carbohydrates to put in a salad

Whole grains like quinoa, barley, couscous, farro and rice. Starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes, peas and corn. Vegetarian protein sources like beans (black, great northern, kidney, garbanzo, etc) are an easy way to add both carbohydrates and protein (plus fiber!)

What is the definition of composed salad? ›

From the French “salade composée,” a composed salad is simply salad arranged on a plate rather than tossed in a bowl. But for the American cook in summer, it is much more than that: a back-pocket lunch or dinner that can be endlessly reinvented and served to many people at any time.

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There are five elements to a perfect salad: greens, sweetness, creaminess, crunchiness, and dressing.

What are the six categories of salads? ›

Salad is any of a wide variety of dishes including green salads; vegetable salads; long beans; salads of pasta, legumes, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads. They often include vegetables and fruits.

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One of the easiest ways to get some flavour in your salad is to mix up your leaves with bright herbs that pack a punch. Plants like parsley, dill, mint and coriander can really kick your salads up a notch and give them some (much needed) depth and can give a great dose of flavour in every bite.

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While you can enjoy most vegetables on keto, some veggies are higher in carbohydrates. Above-ground vegetables are typically lower in carbohydrates than veggies that grow underground. Avoid starchy vegetables and root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and beets that have more net carbs.

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By eating salads first, before proteins, and finishing the meal with starchy carbohydrates, she says blood glucose spikes will be flattened, which is better for you. Scientifically speaking, does this make sense? It turns out, yes, partially.

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Dessert salads are dishes made with jellos (jellies), whipped toppings, fruits, vegetables, mayonnaise, and various other ingredients. These salads are served at some buffets and cafeterias, and at potlucks and parties.

What is the most popular lettuce in America? ›

One of the most popular lettuces in the country, romaine lettuce is crispy and fresh and perfectly mild-mannered. You can buy romaine hearts, which are the tighter-curled and crunchier inner leaves of a head of romaine, or you can buy a whole head of romaine, which includes the larger, fluffier outer leaves.

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The basic parts of a salad are the base, the body, the garnish, and the dressing.

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Seven-layer Salad (lettuce Salad Made With A Combination Of Onion, Celery, Green Pepper, Peas, Mayonnaise, Cheese, Eggs, And/or Bacon) (1 cup) contains 7.3g total carbs, 5.7g net carbs, 25.9g fat, 5.6g protein, and 281 calories.

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The dish may have originated in the South and was called the "seven-layer pea salad" for its main layers of peas. The traditional seven-layer salad is covered with a coating of mayonnaise (and sometimes sour cream) and includes eggs and bacon. It has been said to have "helped give salads of the 1950s a bad name...

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