Chilled Summer Salad

• 1 head lettuce, clean, dry, and torn into pieces
• 12 cup diced green bell pepper
• 12 cup diced celery
• 1 cup frozen green pea, thawed, uncooked
• 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts
• 3 bananas, sliced, tossed in
• 14 cup lemon juice
• 34 cup raisins
• 34 cup chopped nuts, your choice
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, mild
• 34 cup chopped green onion, only green part
• 10 slices bacon, cooked crisp, chopped
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 14 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

1. In a large dish, layer ingredients in order above, stop after the nuts.
2. Mix dressing and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Spread dressing over entire salad.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions, and bacon.
5. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

head lettuce, green bell pepper, celery, frozen green pea, water chestnuts, bananas, lemon juice, raisins, nuts, cheddar cheese, green onion, bacon, mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chilled-summer-salad-177511 (may not work)