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Layered Salad

Description:
Layered and congealed salads are found at every family reunion, church homecoming and funeral in Alabama. This is a particularly good salad that you can make the night before.
Recipe Type:	Side Dish
Ingredients:
1 medium head lettuce, torn into small pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped Alabama celery 1/2 cup chopped Alabama bell pepper 1/2 cup sweet Alabama onion or green onions 1 can (small) tiny English peas, drained 1 small can water chestnuts, sliced 6 to 8 strips crisp bacon, crumbled 1 pint mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup grated cheese
Directions:
Lay ingredients 1 through 7 in bowl. Mix mayonnaise with sugar and spread over top of salad. Seal all sides and corners. This seals the moisture in. Cover. Refrigerate overnight. Spread with cheese before serving.