MAKE-AHEAD LETTUCE SALAD

Make-Ahead Lettuce Salad image

"Make-ahead" is a magic word when you're serving a group and trying to minimize last-minute preparation. If you make this salad in a glass bowl, be sure to bring it to the table or buffet before tossing so everyone can see the pretty layers. -Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. bowl, layer half of lettuce, onion, celery, green pepper, water chestnuts and peas. Combine mayonnaise and sugar; spread half over the salad. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with the cheese and bacon if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges