For years and years, this was my Mother's "go-to" recipe for Potluck Dinners & Family Get-Togethers. There are different variations of this salad in just about every recipe book, this happens to be my personal favorite, but they're all yummy! This is a very versatile recipe and you really could use just about whatever veggies that you have on hand (I'd stay away from Tomatoes though). It holds beautifully and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! I hope you enjoy!
Dressing:
2 cups mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon sugar
Combine the mayonnaise and sugar. Mix and refrigerate it until you finish making the salad.
Salad Ingredients
1 head of lettuce, shredded
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup green pepper (or red), diced
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
10 ounces frozen green peas, uncooked
1 small sweet onion (red), diced
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 shredded sharp cheddar
Layer the rest of the ingredients in the following order:
a layer of lettuce on the bottom of the bowl, then
a layer of celery
a layer of pepper
a layer of chopped eggs
a layer of peas
a layer of onions
a layer of crumbled bacon
Spread the mayonnaise/sugar mixture over the top of the salad like cake icing. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over it all. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for 8 to 12 hours before serving).
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