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Seven Layer Salad with Wasabi Mayonnaise Dressing

Created by: on February 23rd, 2010 - Categories: Bacon, Cheese, Delicious, Game Day, Grilling, Holiday, Nueske's, Salad, Sides, Vegetables

I have had a real craving for sushi lately, in particular I have been looking for the balanced heat from the wasabi paste. I love wasabi, and I have only had the real root paste while living in Dallas when a friend of a friend was the owner of a killer Japanese sushi house. I still love the powder that you can buy, adding a bit of water, and making it into a simple paste. I love how the heat opens your sinuses, and has just the right heat to rattle your cage. With that said, I knew I had some of the powder, and really wanted to do something with it, without any nori, or rice.

Seven Layer Salad Recipe with Wasabe Mayonnaise Dressing
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We recently hosted our usual family gathering over the weekend, which is typically spur of the moment, and prompting the family with ‘Want to come over for dinner?’. This is usually an easy sell as no one has to cook (but me), and we gather around the table for a few hours telling stories and getting some really good laughs in. So when I prompted the question, and everyone agreed to come over, I had no plan. Maybe that is what I was looking for, a five challenge.

As my wife has been on the verge of begging me for meatloaf, I thought, how about an Italian meatloaf, but it needed a salad. I immediately thought of a classic. The seven layer salad, but with a twist; a wasabi mayonnaise dressing. This allowed me to satisfy most everyone. My wife could get her meatloaf on, my mother-in-law loved a recent lasagna I made with fresh basil and homemade sauce, (I would use those flavors in the meatloaf), and I could slide in my wasabi paste!

Ingredients:

OK. Let’s face it, when you hear cheese, and bacon, that is typically a winner, but when you add mayonnaise, people start to question the health factor. Looking at the recipe however, there is some really great ingredients in there, and plenty of vegetables, which make for a nice balance. This classic salad, with the wasabi mayonnaise is a serious contender with any picnic salad, or dinner salad, plus who can go wrong with the presentation!

Seven Layer Salad Recipe with Wasabe Mayonnaise Dressing

First, if you do not have a nice glass bowl, go get one. They are only about six dollars, if that. The beauty behind the salad is not only the flavors, but also the presentation. Trust me, your guests are taken back to their childhood days, and are reminded of what goes into this great salad.

Start with half of the lettuce mixture on the bottom. Then add half of the celery, then the green onion, the red bell pepper, the peas, cucumbers, the eggs, then repeat. Finish with the peas. Mix your wasabi paste into the mayonnaise and add the honey. Mix well. Mix your cooked and crumbled bacon with the cheese. Carefully spread the mayonnaise mixture onto the top of the peas. Top with the bacon and cheese mixture.

Sorry, but now you have to wait. You have to cover this up with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. This will allow all of those layers to set in and create something wonderful.  When you are ready to serve, get a big spoon out, and get to the bottom, and scoop upward.

It’s funny, as I sat back and watched the table, everyone was really going after this wonderful salad, more than once! The classic salad, with just a subtle kick of the wasabi, really pulled this classic out of the closet and into the modern day home. Enjoy.

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7 Responses to “Seven Layer Salad with Wasabi Mayonnaise Dressing”

  1. Bee Nguyen Says:
    March 6th, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    looks good,love the seven layer +wasabi.i’m a fan of sushi!:)

  2. Nancy Says:
    March 21st, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    Know what it would translate to if using Wasabi Paste
    instead of powder?

  3. daxphillips Says:
    March 21st, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    Nancy – not certain as I use the powder. I would most likely season to your liking.

  4. Carmen Says:
    April 2nd, 2010 at 10:09 am

    Hi Dax,
    I am making this for Easter Sunday.
    Along with Honey Baked Ham.
    Any suggestions on what to offer for a third side dish that is not to complicated and goes well with ham and salad. Aso any suggestions on a light dessert. this is a mixed group adults and children. 10 total.
    Thanks

    Carmen

  5. daxphillips Says:
    April 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 am

    Hi Carmen, I think that scalloped potatoes go great with ham, or heck for that matter, twice baked potatoes. For dessert, my kids, and family for that matter, love creme brulee or cinnamon pies.

  6. Carmen Says:
    April 6th, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    The Wasabi Seven layer Salad !

    Wow

    This was by far the best treat! If you are a salad lover.
    I could not find the wasabi powder so I bought ready made up paste from Pick n Save it worked great. I had to adjust the amount in the dressing just a bit.

    This salad was a big hit. Also I took your advise about getting a great salad bowl. Presentation does make a difference.

    Thanks for the recipes!

    Carmen

  7. Kathleen Hershner Says:
    April 17th, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Gorgeous! Thanks for reposting the photos….it’s just the most beautiful and palate-rush of a salad. I am SO making this!

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