A seven-layer salad is a good way to use fresh vegetables from the summer garden.
Seven-layer salad is an American barbecue and picnic classic. It originated in the American South but it has spread to all corners of the globe. Also known as pea salad and 24-hour salad, it's an easy dish to put together and looks magnificent when you're done. You can vary the ingredients according to your tastes, although peas are traditional. The biggest choice is whether to use mayonnaise or , but you don't have to stick to only seven layers.
Instructions
1. Cook bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels until cool, then crumble.
2. Layer lettuce in the bottom of the bowl. Add onion layer on top of lettuce. Add tomatoes next. Add peas on top of tomatoes.
3. Mix mayonnaise or salad dressing with sugar in small bowl. Spread across the layer of peas to cover completely.
4. Add a layer of cheese, then garnish with the bacon.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
6. Let everyone admire your beautiful handiwork, then mix and serve.
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