Chilled Summer Salad

Ingredients

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

Directions

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