Seven (7) Layer Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare approximately 6 pieces of bacon by frying in a pan or microwaving precooked varieties according to their directions.
2. 2
   Let the pieces cool on paper towels.
3. 3
   Note more or less pieces may be used based on taste preferences.
4. 4
   Layer lettuce in the bottom of the serving dish, discarding stem and crunchy veins.
5. 5
   This should cover 1/3 to 1/2 the height of the serving dish depending on its size.
6. 6
   Layer frozen green peas over the lettuce layer in the serving dish.
7. 7
   Note extra peas may be left over depending on the size of the serving dish.
8. 8
   Layer sliced water chestnuts over the peas layer in the serving dish.
9. 9
   Try not to have them overlap.
10. 10
    Note extra slices may be left over depending on the size of the serving dish.
11. 11
    Using a spatula gently dollop mayonnaise onto the sliced water chestnuts layer in the serving dish.
12. 12
    Spread it to the thickness desired or at least enough to coat the water chestnuts.
13. 13
    Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar over the mayonnaise layer in the serving dish.
14. 14
    Spread it to the thickness desired or enough to cover the mayonnaise.
15. 15
    Note some cheese may be left over depending on the size of the serving dish.
16. 16
    Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on the cheddar layer in the serving dish.
17. 17
    Spread the Parmesan to the desired thickness or enough that most of the cheddar is covered.
18. 18
    Finely chop the cooked and cooled bacon.
19. 19
    Sprinkle the bacon on the Parmesan layer in the serving dish.
20. 20
    Note some of the Parmesan layer will show through the bacon layer.