Cousin Annies 7 Layer Salad with Thousand Island Dressing
Recipe from The Food Channel

This delicious salad is always a welcome addition to the buffet table for family gatherings, bring-a-dish buffets and summer picnics. Inspired by a classic Southern favorite, this layered all-American salad looks beautiful in a clear glass bowl.


Cousin Annies 7 Layer Salad with Thousand Island Dressing

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Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup
    mayonnaise
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  • 1/4 cup
    sweet pickle relish
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  • 1/4 cup
    ketchup
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  • 6 cups
    iceberg lettuce, chopped
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  • 2 cups
    frozen green peas, thawed
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  • 1 cup
    thin-sliced red onion (optional)
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  • 2 cups
    red, orange and green bell pepper, diced
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  • 2 cups
    tomato, seeded, diced
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  • 1 cup
    shredded Cheddar cheese
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  • 1 cup
    diced bacon, cooked crisp
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Directions
1.
To prepare Thousand Island dressing: combine mayonnaise, pickle relish and ketchup in bowl and whisk to blend. Cover and refrigerate to hold.
2.
To assemble salad: layer 4 cups lettuce in clear bowl. Top with layers of green peas, sliced red onions, diced bell peppers and diced tomatoes.
3.
Spoon Thousand Island dressing over top of salad. Top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve chilled.

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