Layered Pea Salad

This delightful layered salad is filling and fresh at the same time. It is so versatile that it works for any time of the year--July 4th or Christmas. It's one of the better ways I get my kids to 'eat their peas'!

• 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
• ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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