7-Layer Salad

This is another family recipe - from my mother-in-love!  She makes it for most holiday dinners and I will probably carry on that tradition.  It's not a super kid-friendly salad, but as they grow, they will love it - it is flavorful and has just a hint of sweetness!

Enjoy!
Kirsten

7-LAYER SALAD

1/2 head Iceberg lettuce
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped green onion (all of it)
1 pound frozen peas (do not thaw)
1 1/2 cups Helmans (or your favorite) Mayo
1/4 cup sugar
1 - 8 ounce package shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled or diced
Grated Parmesan cheese

1)  Layer vegetables in 13x9x2 baking dish in order, with the lettuce on the bottom.

2)  In a separate bowl, mix mayo and sugar.  Spread mayo mix on top of frozen peas w/ a spatula.

3)  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

4)  Top with cheddar cheese and then bacon.

5)  Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate over night for best flavor.

NOTES:

~To make sure it's gluten-free,  check your bacon label!

~To make it dairy-free, just use a cheese substitute for the cheddar and leave the parmesan off.