1 head lettuce, any kind
2 to 3 tomatoes, slice
1/2 onion, red (Bermuda) or white, sliced
2 scallions, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
Croutons
Bacon bits (fry bacon crisp, pat free of grease & crumble)
1/2 can black olives
1/2 can green olives
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Pepper

Wash all vegetables. In a large bowl, cut lettuce into bite-size pieces. Slice and toss in all other ingredients except seasonings, croutons and bacon bits.

Once tossed, top with garlic and onion powders and pepper. Cover and let stand in refrigerator until 30 minutes before main course. Give toss once more and add bacon bits and croutons. Serve with any dressing.