This seven layer salad combines crisp romaine, fresh broccoli, cucumber, and onion in distinct layers, topped with hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and cheddar, all bound by a tangy homemade mayo-based dressing. It's a make-ahead classic that feeds a crowd.
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In a measuring cup or bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together, then stir in the red wine vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
Wash, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce.
In a large glass baking dish (such as a 9x13 inch), create the first layer with the chopped lettuce.
Add a layer of finely chopped broccoli florets over the lettuce.
Add a layer of diced cucumber.
Add a layer of diced red onion.
Halve the hard-boiled eggs. Place a wire cooling rack over the dish, put the egg halves on top, and press them through to create a diced egg layer.
Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the salad layers, spreading to cover the entire surface.
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the dressing.
Crumble cooked bacon over the cheese layer for the final topping.
For best results, cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
To serve, use large spoons to scoop down through all the layers.
Assemble layers without dressing, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add dressing, bacon, eggs, and cheese within 30 minutes of serving to preserve crispness.
Yes—assemble the salad layers (lettuce through onion) up to 24 hours ahead, then add the dressing, eggs, bacon, and cheese just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Dressing applied too early draws moisture from vegetables. Keep dressing separate until 30 minutes before serving, or add it only to the bottom lettuce layer and serve the rest on the side.
Yes—iceberg or butter lettuce work, though romaine holds up better to the weight of upper layers and dressing without wilting.
Greek yogurt (1:1 swap) or sour cream (1:1) lighten the dressing; blend with a touch of milk if too thick.
Hard-boil eggs up to 5 days ahead; store peeled or unpeeled in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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