Your party guests will love this seven-layer saladand the trip down memory lane.
And the taste is so robust: savory, crisp, and satisfying.
The dressing is super creamy and tangy.
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With so many flavors and textures in one dish, its hearty and oh-so-fulfillinglike aclassic BLTin salad form.
Learn how to make 7-layer salad.
it’s possible for you to make a 7-layer salad up to a day ahead of time.
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Cover it, and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
Add the dressing and top with Parmesan and scallions just before serving.
It should be refrigerated after that window to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
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Any leftovers can be stored, covered, in the fridge up to 3 days.
Besides, it probably won’t last that long.
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1medium(8 oz.
Cover dressing, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Build salad layers:
Place lettuce in bottom of a 6-quart trifle dish in an even layer.
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(This ensures distinct even layers.)
Add dressing and final toppings:
Spoon dressing over tomatoes in an even layer.
Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
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Garnish with sliced scallions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seven-layer salad gets its splashy presentation from the layered look.
So you will likely prefer not to toss it before serving.
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Each portion will still have all of the ingredients together on a single plate for maximum flavor and texture.
Seven-layer salad is Southern in origin.
This dish was most commonly served at potlucks.
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Seven-layer salad gets more flavorful as it sits as all the flavors meld.
But some of the ingredientsnamely the lettucewill lose their texture.
So its best to serve this salad within a day or so of making it.
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