1 head of lettuce
1/2 c. sliced onion
1 c. thinly sliced celery
1 can drained, sliced water chestnuts or mushrooms (optional)
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
2 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 lb. bacon, fried and crumbled

Shred lettuce; place in a 4-quart shallow serving dish. Top with onion, celery and water chestnuts. Open package of frozen peas; break apart and sprinkle over salad. Spread mayonnaise evenly over top. Sprinkle with sugar, Parmesan cheese, salt and garlic powder. Cover. Chill up to 24 hours. Sprinkle with hard-boiled eggs and bacon. Can use bell peppers and other vegetables. Serves 10.