Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head lettuce, finely chopped

• ½ cup chopped green or red onion

• ½ cup (1 stalk) chopped celery

• ½ cup (1 small) green pepper

• 1 1/3 cups (7 oz) uncooked frozen peas, drained

• 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing (I use ranch dressing)

• 2 Tablespoons sugar

• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup imitation bacon bits or 10 slices fried, crumbled bacon

• 8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

Directions

In large bowl (looks nice in a clear bowl) layer lettuce, onion, celery, green pepper and peas - spooning dressing on each layer. Sprinkle sugar, cheese and bacon on top.

Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Add water chestnuts and toss just before serving

10 to 12 servings