B.L.T. 7-Layer Salad
An Easy Entertaining Classic with a Kitchen Casual Twist
When it comes to easy entertaining and make-ahead meals, nothing beats a beautiful layered salad that feeds a crowd and feels a little nostalgic. This B.L.T. 7-Layer Salad is creamy, savory, fresh, and completely stress-free — the kind of recipe that disappears fast at gatherings.
Built with crisp lettuce, smoky bacon, tender broccoli, sweet peas, and a rich, flavorful dressing made with our B.L.T. Dip Mix, this recipe is a true Kitchen Casual favorite. It’s perfect for summer parties, potlucks, family dinners, holidays, and casual hosting when you want something hearty, colorful, and delicious.
Best of all, it can be prepped ahead, chilled, and served straight from the fridge — exactly the kind of effortless entertaining we love.
Why You’ll Love This 7-Layer Salad
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Easy entertaining recipe for crowds
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Make-ahead friendly for hosting
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Creamy, savory, and fresh flavors
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Simple ingredients with big flavor
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Beautiful layered presentation
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Perfect side or main-dish salad
This is the kind of recipe that feels both nostalgic and elevated — approachable, comforting, and always a hit.
Ingredients
Dressing
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1 packet B.L.T. Dip Mix
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1-1/2 cups sour cream
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
(Use real mayonnaise, not salad dressing such as Miracle Whip®) -
Milk, to thin as needed
Salad Layers
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1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
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2 cups (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
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1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced
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4 green onions, chopped
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Croutons, for garnish (optional)
Directions
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Prepare the dressing.
In a bowl, blend sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Add the entire packet of B.L.T. Dip Mix and mix well. Thin with a small amount of milk to reach your desired consistency. -
Chill the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor. -
Layer the salad.
In a 13x9-inch baking dish, layer ingredients in the following order:-
Lettuce
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Broccoli
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Peas
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Approximately 1-1/2 cups prepared B.L.T. dressing
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Bacon
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Cheddar cheese
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Green onions
Add additional dressing as needed.
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Garnish and serve.
Top with optional croutons. Serve immediately.
Easy Entertaining & Hosting Tips
This salad was made for casual hosting and potluck-style entertaining:
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Make-ahead friendly:
Assemble the salad up to 24 hours in advance. Keep covered and refrigerated until serving. -
Party-size perfection:
This recipe feeds a crowd and works beautifully for backyard gatherings, holidays, and family dinners. -
Serving idea:
Use a clear glass dish for a stunning layered presentation. -
Texture upgrades:
Add sunflower seeds, extra croutons, or chopped hard-boiled eggs for more crunch.
Kitchen Casual Twist
This recipe gets its bold, smoky flavor from our B.L.T. Dip Mix, one of our Kitchen Casual staples for easy meals and effortless entertaining.
Kitchen Casual is all about:
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Simple ingredients
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Big flavor
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Minimal prep
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Beautiful hosting moments
It turns a classic layered salad into something elevated and crowd-worthy — without any complicated steps.
A Crowd-Pleasing Favorite for Any Occasion
This B.L.T. 7-Layer Salad is creamy, savory, fresh, and completely irresistible. It’s perfect for summer entertaining, potlucks, casual dinners, holidays, and anytime you want an easy, make-ahead recipe that feels special without the stress.
It’s one of those dishes that everyone asks for the recipe after the first bite.
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