Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 green or red pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli
  • 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced, layer on paper towel to drain.
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise, may use low fat
  • 1 1/2 cup sour cream, may use low fat
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion
  • 1/2 cup bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Method

  • Be sure all vegetables are dry to prevent salad from getting watery.
  • In 9 x 13 inch baking dish, place lettuce in an even layer.
  • Distribute items next 6 ingredients in even layers over lettuce Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Spread a layer of dressing over top of salad; serve remaining dressing on side.
  • Cover salad with plastic wrap.
  • Place another 9 x 13 pan on top of salad and weight with heavy cans or use clean bricks wrapped in plastic wrap to press down salad.
  • Refrigerate overnight.