Green Pea Salad With Drizzly Dressing

Instructions

1. In a deep clear bowl, layer 4 cups of torn lettuce, then 1/2 cup chopped celery (spread evenly), then 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (spread evenly), then 1/2 cup sliced and quartered purple onion (spread evenly).
2. Next, put a layer of frozen green peas (about 1 1/2 cups).
3. Now, spread the layer of peas with enough mayonnaise to cover the top (about 3/4 cup to 1 cup).
4. Sprinkle the mayonnaise evenly with 1/2 cup of Splenda (or sugar).
5. Cover this layer evenly with 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese.
6. Right before serving, microwave 3 or 4 slices of bacon (preferably already partially cooked), until crisp.
7. Crumble the bacon even over the top of the Cheddar cheese layer.
8. Serve with bacon is still crisp.

The Goods

Difficulty: ................. intermediate
Preparation: ............ about 30 minutes
Servings: ................. 4

Ingredients

4 cups iceberg lettuce, torn into salad-size pieces
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced and quartered purple onion (making quarter circles of the slices)
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas (unthawed)
3/4 cup to 1 cup mayonnaise (enough to spread the top evenly)
1/2 cup Splenda (or sugar)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 or 4 slices of bacon, microwaved until hot and crisp

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