Layer Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, broken in small pieces
1 c. diced celery
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1 medium onion, diced
1 can water chestnuts, drained and diced
1 can Le Sueur peas, drained
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
2 c. mayonnaise
1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar
4 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix

Preparation

Layer first 7 ingredients in order given.
Combine mayonnaise and sugar.
Spread evenly over top of salad.
Sprinkle on dressing.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
Toss before serving.