Seven Layer Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, torn in bite size pieces
1/2 c. red onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped red/green pepper
10 oz. frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 c. salad dressing or mayo
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
10 slices fried bacon, dried and crumbled or 1/2 c. bacon bits
2/3 c. water chestnuts

Preparation

Combine in a large bowl or 13 x 9-inch pan the following layers: 1. lettuce and onion, 2. 1/2 cup salad dressing,
3. celery, peppers and peas,
4. 1/2 cup salad dressing, 5. sugar, 6. cheese, 7. bacon.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
Add water chestnuts and toss before serving.