How to Make Nana's 7-Layer Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nana's 7-Layer Salad is a classic dish that has been a staple at family gatherings and potlucks for as long as I can remember. This recipe has been passed down through generations, and it never fails to impress with its beautiful layers of fresh, colorful ingredients.

What sets Nana's 7-Layer Salad apart from other salads is its unique combination of crunchy vegetables, crisp lettuce, and savory dressing. The layers are carefully assembled to create a visually stunning dish that is as...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • 4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
  • 2 large Roma (plum) tomatoes, or more to taste, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Mix Cheddar cheese and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.
  • Pat lettuce into an even layer in the bottom of a large glass serving bowl. Layer tomatoes, black olives, peas, and water chestnuts, respectively, into the bowl. Spread Cheddar cheese mixture over the water chestnuts layer; top with bacon.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 899mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 286mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 242mg