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5 days agoThe Mayo-Loaded 7-Layer Salad That Once Defined Midcentury Potlucks - Tasting Table
Usually constructed from clearly demarcated layers of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peas, bacon bits, and shredded cheese, this recipe had some wiggle room based on what the chef wanted to include. Alternate versions might include hard-boiled eggs, shredded carrots, or chopped ham. Basically, if your salad had seven layers, guests probably found it acceptable. The final layer was often a sweetened mayonnaise dressing, like whipped cream atop a layered parfait.
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