Layered Pea Salad

Cool and crunchy pea salad with lettuce, cheese, and bacon is a great make-ahead for any meal, and the kids will love it. Just layer, chill, and enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
• bacon bits
• 5 (15 ounce) cans baby peas, drained
• 0.5 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to blend flavors.

Step 2

Stir together salad dressing and sugar in a large salad bowl or 9x13-inch glass baking dish until sugar is dissolved. Add peas and chopped green pepper and mix lightly to combine. Spread pea mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.

Step 3

Spread lettuce in an even layer over pea mixture and top lettuce with a layer of cheese. Sprinkle bacon bits over cheese.