6 c. iceberg lettuce, Romaine, leaf lettuce, Bibb lettuce, or spinach
Sugar
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed OR
2 c. sliced fresh cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, or canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1/2 lb. bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
1 1/2 c. shredded Swiss, American, Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, or brick cheese (6 oz.)
3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
2 tbsp. sliced green onion

Place lettuce or spinach in bottom of a large salad bowl; sprinkle with a little salt, pepper, and sugar. Spoon desired vegetable evenly atop. Arrange egg slices and bacon over vegetable. Top with desired shredded cheese.

Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and red pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture over top of salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Cover and chill salad in the refrigerator up to 24 hours. Garnish top of salad with sliced green onion. Before serving, toss to coat the vegetables. Makes 10-12 servings.