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    Home » Salads and Dips

    Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad (Gluten Free)

    Published: Feb 20, 2018 by Stephanie 5 Comments

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    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.

    Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Pea Salad in a clear glass serving bowl

    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!

    Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad in a clear glass serving bowl

    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.

    Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad in a clear glass serving bowl. two plates in the background with forks for serving.

    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.
    Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad in a clear glass bowl looking down on the top with shredded cheddar cheese and  chopped green onions.

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    Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad in clear glass bowl with two wooden salad spoons for serving.

    Until next time- xoxo

    Stephanie
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    4.58 from 7 votes

    Simple Make Ahead 7 Layer Salad

    This salad is loaded with tons of fresh veggies, eggs & then topped with a creamy mayo dressing & shredded cheddar cheese.
    Course Salads
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 21 minutes
    Servings 8
    Author Stephanie

    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 tsp. white wine vinegar
    • ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp. 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.

    Notes

    Can use any combination of salad greens.
    Once salad is layered cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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    Comments

    1. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

      February 21, 2018 at 3:55 am

      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!

      Reply
    2. Marie

      February 21, 2018 at 3:55 am

      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!

      Reply
    3. Tina

      February 21, 2018 at 12:21 am

      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!

      Reply
    4. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      February 20, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
    5. swathi

      February 20, 2018 at 11:30 pm

      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.

      Reply

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