Layered Vegetable Salad
["1 head lettuce, torn into small bite size pieces", "1/2 c. green or red onions", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "1 green pepper", "10 oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed and drained", "1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing", "2 tsp. sugar", "2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese", "10 slices crumbled bacon or 1/2 c. bacon bits", "8 oz. can water chestnuts, sliced"]
["In large bowl, layer lettuce and onions.", "Spoon 1/2 cup mayonnaise evenly on top.", "Layer celery, green pepper and peas. Spread remaining mayonnaise over top.", "Sprinkle sugar, cheese and bacon over top.", "Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.", "Add water chestnuts.", "Toss before serving.", "Makes 8 to 10 servings."]
["head lettuce", "green", "celery", "green pepper", "frozen peas", "mayonnaise", "sugar", "Cheddar cheese", "bacon", "water chestnuts"]