Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, torn in bite size pieces
1/2 c. chopped onion (any kind)
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
10 oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 c. mayo
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
10 slices bacon, fried, drained and crumbled
8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

Preparation

In a large bowl or 13 x 9-inch pan, layer lettuce and onion. Spoon 1/2 cup mayo evenly over top.
Layer celery, green pepper and peas.
Spread remaining mayo over top.
Sprinkle sugar, cheese and bacon over top.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Add water chestnuts.
Toss before serving.