Layer Salad
["1 head lettuce, broken in small pieces", "1 c. diced celery", "1/2 c. diced green pepper", "1 medium onion, diced", "1 can water chestnuts, drained and diced", "1 can Le Sueur peas, drained", "5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)", "2 c. mayonnaise", "1 to 2 Tbsp. sugar", "4 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded", "1/2 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix"]
["Layer first 7 ingredients in order given.", "Combine mayonnaise and sugar.", "Spread evenly over top of salad.", "Sprinkle on dressing.", "Sprinkle with cheese.", "Cover and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.", "Toss before serving."]
["head lettuce", "celery", "green pepper", "onion", "water chestnuts", "peas", "bacon", "mayonnaise", "sugar", "Cheddar cheese", "Italian dressing mix"]