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September 20, 2009

Picnic Lettuce Salad


Contributed by Vera L. Dean-Ross, Hilltop 2

Thanks to my mother & sister-in-law. Well received at picnics and family and ward dinners.

Ingredients:

1 head lettuce
2/3 cup celery
2/3 cup green peppers
2 bunches green onions (blades for me)
BACOS or crisp bacon
1 package of frozen peas
1 pint of mayonnaise (Best Foods)
14 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: 2 Tblsp. sugar (I prefer without)

Directions:
  • Cut up lettuce, celery, green pepper, and green onions.
  • Layer into a tote-able cake pan with lid.
  • Sprinkle with BACOS or crisp bacon.
  • Cover with frozen peas.
  • Spread mayonnaise over peas.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over top to completely cover and press down.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and lid.
  • Let stand in refrigerator 4 to 24 hours before serving.