1/2 heads iceberg lettuce, washed
1 cup bottled real bacon pieces
1 medium green bell pepperraw, seeded and chopped
1 small onionraw, chopped
10 oz. frozen peas, thawed
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrotsraw, peeled and shredded
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise type salad dressing
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup croutons
Prepare day before serving. Arrange lettuce in the bottom of a deep baking dish or plastic container with a cover. Sprinkle with bacon pieces. Layer with remaining vegetables and sprinkle with cheese. Combine salad dressing and sugar in a bowl. Spread over top of salad so it is air tight. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, toss and add croutons, if desired
(Serves 8)