7-Layer Salad

Seven-layer salad is an American dish that includes a colorful combination of seven layers of ingredients: iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, sweet peas, hard boiled eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, and bacon pieces. Wikipedia :: LAYER INGREDIENTS :: 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into pieces 1 cup frozen peas, partially thawed, rinsed and drained 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced, 2 beefsteak tomatoes, diced (about 2 lb.) 2 cups mayonnaise 2 tbsp sugar ( adjust to taste) 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese ( add more to taste) 12 strips lean bacon, cooked nice and crisp, crumbled into pieces or chopped up ham also works for Easter etc... 4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped (optional) :: DIRECTIONS :: 1- Layer first 4 ingredients in order given, in a glass dish so you can see each layer. ---- Don't mix the ingredients.--- 2 - Mix the dressing ingredients {mayonaise and sugar}together and pour evenly over the salad in the glass baking dish. 3- Add a layer of cheese, then a layer of bacon or ham. Then top with egg if using. 4 - Cover and refridgerate  til using and toss lightly when ready to serve.  :: LAYER VARIATIONS :: 2 cups small seashell pasta [cooked ] , 1/2 cup diced celery,  4 carrots, peeled and julienned,  red onions, broccoli,  Thanks For Visiting