Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1/2 c. chopped green or red onions
1/2 c. (1 stalk) chopped celery
1/2 c. (1 small) chopped green pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed and drained
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. Ranch salad dressing
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
10 slices bacon, fried, drained and crumbled, or 1/2 c. imitation bacon bits (fresh is best)
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced (optional)

Preparation

In a large clear bowl, layer lettuce and onions.
Spoon 1/2 cup Ranch dressing evenly over top.
Layer celery, green pepper and peas.
Spread remaining salad dressing over top.
Sprinkle sugar, cheese and bacon on top.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Add water chestnuts.
Toss before serving.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.