SPECIAL SEVEN-LAYER SALAD

MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 cups chopped green leaf lettuce
• 2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 (12-ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 cups chopped radishes
• 2 cups diced seedless cucumber
• Seven-Layer Salad Dressing (recipe follows) Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a 3 1/2-quart glass bowl, layer lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, peas, radishes, and cucumber. Top with dressing, spreading edges to seal. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight. Garnish with cheese and bacon, if desired.

Seven-Layer Salad Dressing
Makes about 2 cups