9 Layer "Iced" Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium head lettuce, torn into pieces
1 small can ripe olives, pitted
1 medium cucumber, sliced and peeled
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 c. celery, diagonally sliced thinly
3/4 c. red/yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 c. carrots, thinly sliced
1 pkg. frozen English peas
1 1/2 c. cubed cooked chicken/ham
3/4 c. mild Cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 pkg. Ranch dressing mix
bacon bits (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix lettuce and olives as first layer.
Layer next 8 ingredients, beginning with cucumbers and ending with cheese.
\"Ice\" salad with mixture of sour cream and dressing mix. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
Garnish with bacon bits.