Ingredients

  • 1 head lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (Can substitute using green, orange or yellow peppers)
  • 1 (9 ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed by running under hot water, then blotted with paper toweling
  • 1 - 1 1/4 cup salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced (blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded medium cheddar or (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese
  • 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Method

  • In a large bowl, layer salad with vegetables and ingredients in order given.
  • Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • This salad is best eaten, shortly after being made.
  • Serves 8.
  • Note: Sometimes I substitute 1-(8 oz.) can of well drained bamboo shoots for the sliced cucumbers. Just be sure to blot the bamboo shoots with paper toweling before placing them on the salad.