Thursday, January 26, 2012

January 26:Day Ahead Salad

I collected many recipes while on my mission to California. This is one of my favorites.
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Arrange following in one layer each:
   1 head lettuce, shredded
   Sliced celery
   1 can sliced water chestnuts
   1 pkg frozen peas
   1 to 2 bunches green onions
Cover with:
   1-2 cups mayonnaise or Miracle Whip. 
   Sprinkle 2 TB sugar. 
Seal and refrigerate 8 hours or over night. Just before serving mix and garnish with:
   2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
   1 1/2 c grated Cheddar cheese
   6 to 8 sliced bacon, crumbled