1 head lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 can water chestnuts, drained & sliced
1 pkg. frozen green peas
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. sugar
2 lg. tomatoes, sliced
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
6 slices bacon, cooked & quartered
Grated American cheese

In a large glass salad bowl, make an even layer of the lettuce. Mix onion and celery and sprinkle over. Sprinkle water chestnuts, then unthawed peas over this. Spread mayonnaise evenly over top and sprinkle with sugar. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, layer remaining ingredients over mayonnaise. To serve, layer onto salad plates. 12 servings.