1 head lettuce, torn into pieces
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 pkg. frozen green peas
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. sugar if not using salad dressing
2 lg. tomatoes, sliced
4 hard boiled eggs, sliced
6 slices bacon, cooked and quartered
Grated American cheese

In large glass bowl, make an even layer of lettuce. Mix onions and celery and sprinkle over. Sprinkle water chestnuts, then unthawed peas over. Spread mayonnaise evenly over top and sprinkle with sugar (not with salad dressing). Refrigerate overnight. Next day, layer remaining ingredients over mayonnaise.