This Simple Make-Ahead 7 Layer Salad recipe is beaming with tons of fresh veggies including peas, eggs, & cheese. All layered in a clear glass serving bowl & topped with a creamy mayo dressing. Gluten Free & Vegetarian.
So not only is this salad delicious, it's ever so perfect for gatherings, parties, & even just quick lunches or dinners.
And I'm Really not quite sure Why it took me so long to make one.
Especially since I've always been a big fan of salads and peas for that matter.
But they must be in the form of salads.... cause for some reason I'm just not a big fan of cooked peas.
Do you guys like cooked peas? I don't know maybe it's just a texture thing or I think they lose a lot of their bright vibrant flavor cooked.
Any-who, I think either way you're going be a big fan of this Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad Recipe!
And you can see Lola bean is as well..
I had a difficult time keeping this family member out of the salad..haha! Cause she was definitely a fan.
So you see the struggle can be real anytime I'm dealing with food...especially cheez.
Lola bean will be there even though in this picture she is trying to play it off all nonchalant!
Guess she gets it honestly though since cheese is my weakness for sure. But hey, the way I see it at least you're getting in a healthy dose of veggies with your cheese & mayo.
Anyway for real though my friends, let me just share why you'll wanna make this salad.
Why you'll love this 7 Layer Salad Recipe
- Well Easy & Delicious
- Make-ahead is always time saving
- Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, lunch & dinner
- Loaded with tons of healthy veggies
- Full of yummy cheese & mayo dressing
- Lola bean approved...at least the cheese part
- Pretty & layers can be changed up according to families likes
- Gluten Free & Vegetarian friendly. Can easily be made dairy-free by subbing with a dairy free cheese and sour cream.
Other salad recipes
Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe (Gluten Free)
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Gluten Free)
Chickpea Salad Recipe with Green Peas (Gluten Free)
Until next time- xoxo
Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 3 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 3 cups spinach leaves (chopped)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (sliced in bite sized pieces)
- 6 hard boiled eggs (chopped)
- 16 ounces frozen peas
- ½ red onion (chopped)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces pitted black olives
- 1 green onion sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayo
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Salad Instruction:
- Start by layering the chopped rinsed romaine lettuce and spinach leaves in bottom of glass serving bowl.
- Then layer chopped grape tomatoes, chopped red onion, black olives, chopped hard boiled eggs, frozen peas rinsed, mayo dressing, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onion.
Dressing Instruction:
- Combine mayo, sour cream, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, dill weed, salt & pepper to taste in small bowl and mix well. Set aside to layer on salad.
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts
I LOVE the addition of peas!!!
My kids adore peas and they are big salad eaters so this is going to be on the menu soon!
Marie
So perfect for parties or get-togethers! Plus, it's awesome that you can make it ahead of time. I love all the veggies and cheese in this salad!
Tina
I love fresh peas in my salad. This one is quite the show stopper, you can see all of the layers. I'm sure this would be very popular at potlucks, thanks for sharing your recipes!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Make ahead recipes are a blessing! Pea salad is so unique and the peas adds such a bright and sweet layer of flavor to the salad. Lovely combination of flavors in the salad.
swathi
Love this 7 layer pea salad. great alternative to salad. It has everything peas, olives, cheese, tomato and onion. I need to try it great for game time.