Food and Recipes Dish Salad 7-Layer Salads Every Southern Hostess Needs By Patricia Shannon Patricia Shannon Patricia Shannon gives how-to content a can-do attitude, sharing her knowledge and research on housekeeping, decorating, gardening, etiquette, beauty, and more. She has been writing and editing lifestyle content for more than a decade. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 29, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos When you're planning the perfect make-and-take dish for your next potluck, look no further than these seven-layer salad recipes. We included traditional seven-layer salad recipes for those who are a fan of the classic, but also mixed it up with layered salad recipes that have a few extra ingredients that still add up to layered salad perfection. We're not sure where the original seven-layer salad came from, but we do know our riff takes it to a whole new level with the addition of smoked turkey and cornbread. Don't be surprised if your friends and family ask you to share the recipe once you put these tasty one-dish recipes on the table. 01 of 06 Seven-Layer Salad via Spicy Southern Kitchen You're going to love the crunch from the cauliflower and cucumber. Adding Parmesan to the dressing gives it a slightly salty bite. Get the recipe here. 02 of 06 Seven Layer Salad with Creamy Salsa Vinaigrette via Soup Addict We can't wait to try this Tex-Mex spin on seven layer salad. Black beans, red onion, avocado, and cilantro are just a few of the delicious flavors you'll find in every bite. We bet you'll find more than one additional way to use the Creamy Salsa Vinaigrette. Get the recipe here. 03 of 06 The Pioneer Woman's Layered Salad via The Pioneer Woman The Pioneer Woman adds an extra dose of nutrition to her take on the classic 7-layer salad with the addition of spinach. Fresh dill is added to the dressing, giving the mayo and sour cream mixture a light and fresh flavor. Get the recipe here. 04 of 06 Classic Seven Layer Salad via Pocket Change Gourmet This recipe calls for lettuce, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, scallions, Cheddar cheese, and peas—why mess with a classic? Get the recipe here. 05 of 06 Chicken Bacon Ranch Layer Salad via Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen Okay, so there are more than 7 layers in this recipe, but it's too good not to include in this roundup. We love the addition of Avocado Lime Ranch and, of course, everything's better with bacon. Get the recipe here. 06 of 06 Cauliflower Broccoli Bacon Corn Salad via Valentina's Corner This is a different take on a layered salad. Instead layering ingredients one on top of the other, they're placed side by side to create a rainbow effect. Be sure to chop everything in relatively uniform size to get the look . Get the recipe here. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit