Seven Layer Salad

Ingredients

• 1 medium head lettuce, chopped or broken
• 1 c. celery, cut crosswise
• 1/2 c. sweet onions, chopped
• 1 c. bell peppers, chopped
• 1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
• 1 box frozen peas (may be cooked, if preferred)
• 1 c. mayonnaise
• 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
• 1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix
• 6 oz. Parmesan cheese
• 6 strips bacon, fried crisp and crumbled or canned bacon bits