Ingredients

1 head iceburg lettuce, washed, patted dry, and torn into pieces
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, uncooked
2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts
3 bananas, sliced, tossed in 1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or salted peanuts)
1 cup grated Cheddar
3/4 cup chopped green onions, green part only
10 to 12 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, chopped

Dressing
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Directions

In a large rectangular dish, layer salad ingredients in order listed, stopping after the nuts.  Mix dressing ingredients and let stand for 5 minutes.  Frost entire top of salad with dressing, covering it completely.  Sprinkle cheese, chopped green onion, and bacon over salad.  Chill for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

L&S SCCB, Pg. 33

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen