ingredients

  • 1 head iceburg lettuce, washed, patted dry, and torn into pieces
  • ½ cup green bell peppers, diced
  • ½ cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, uncooked
  • 2 8 oz can water chestnuts, sliced
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • ¾ cup nuts, chopped (pecans, walnuts, or salted peanuts)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • ¾ cup green onions, green part only, chopped
  • 12 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, chopped
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

directions

Toss bananas with the lemon juice. In a large rectangular dish, layer salad ingredients in the order listed, stopping after the nuts. Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar and let stand for 5 minutes. Spread dressing over entire top of salad, covering it completely. Sprinkle cheese, green onions, and bacon over salad. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Categories

Salads, Side Dish, Vegetables

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servings/yield

10 servings

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