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My version is lettuce torn into bite size pieces on bottom, layer diced celery, then layer diced carrots, then layer of diced red onion, then I mix 2 cups of mayo w/a little bit of dried ranch dressing mix and mix the peas in with the mayo blend and layer on. Next a generous layering of shredded cheese and topped w/a jar of real bacon bits.

My seven layers are lettuce, red onion, frozen peas (I heat them for a couple of minutes and drain in cold water), boiled eggs, mayonnaise and turkey bacon to top it off. This salad is usually the first thin to go - it's easy prep and the mayo acts as dressing so no need for that! It's good for large groups.

I make this all the time, however, I put it in a 9 x 13 clear dish that way everyone gets all of the salad and not just some of it. I tear leaf lettuce into bite sizes, slice 2 to 3 stalks of celery thin, slice/chop fine 1/2 a red onion, and mix thoroughly in the dish. Then I place frozen peas in microwave for 2 minutes and then immediately put them in ice water and drain, and put on lettuce mixture. I use Light Mayo (a small jar). Then I sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese and crumble 2 slices of bacon on top. There is never any left.

I've been making this for 20+ years and vary the layers to what's on hand or what's the freshest or yummiest looking at the farmers market. Miracle Whip is a must in mine along with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, radishes, cheese, peas (sometimes fresh from the pod from the farmers market) - I also add water chestnuts, boiled eggs and black olives sometimes. Always a hit and like another person mentioned, NO LEFTOVERS EVER!!