Layered Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

salad greens
celery, chopped
water chestnuts, sliced
1 to 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas
1 c. sour cream
1 (4 oz.) pkg. Ranch dressing mix
2 c. grated cheese
green pepper, chopped
fresh mushrooms, sliced
black olives, drained and sliced
1 c. Miracle Whip
2 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
8 to 10 slices crumbled, cooked bacon

Preparation

First Layer:
Your favorite greens to equal about 1 1/2 heads. Place in a large straight sided clear bowl.