Layered Mixed Vegetable Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
2. 2
   In a large bowl or 13 x 9-inch pan, layer lettuce and onion.
3. 3
   Spoon 1/2 cup mayonnaise evenly over top.
4. 4
   Layer chopped celery next.
5. 5
   Then layer diced green pepper.
6. 6
   Thaw and drain peas.
7. 7
   Layer peas.
8. 8
   Spread remaining mayonnaise over top.
9. 9
   Sprinkle sugar and cheese.
10. 10
    Fry the bacon slices and then drain and crumble.
11. 11
    Add bacon over top.
12. 12
    Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
13. 13
    If desired, add drained water chestnuts.
14. 14
    Toss before serving.