Seven Layer Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head finely cut lettuce
1 small onion
1 can water chestnuts, sliced (optional)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 lb. grated Cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese
1 small green pepper
1 c. celery, chopped
1 pkg. frozen peas or canned peas, drained
2 c. Miracle Whip
1/2 c. bacon bits or cooked bacon

Preparation

Start with lettuce and put each item, one on top of the other, in order listed.
Make several hours ahead or a day ahead.
Cover with Saran Wrap or aluminum foil to seal and refrigerate.