• 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, washed
• 1/2 cup bottled real bacon pieces
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 5 ounces frozen peas, thawed
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2/3 cup fresh carrots, peeled and shredded
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise type salad dressing
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 1/2 cup croutons

Prepare day before serving. Arrange lettuce in the bottom of a deep baking dish or plastic container with a cover. Sprinkle with bacon pieces. Layer with remaining vegetables and sprinkle with cheese. Combine salad dressing and sugar in a bowl. Spread over top of salad so it is air tight. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, toss and add croutons, if desired.

Per serving: calories 368, fat 22.5g, 54% calories from fat, cholesterol 36mg, protein 12.5g, carbohydrates 30.5g, fiber 4.0g, sugar 20.0g, sodium 939mg, diet points 8.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.2, Lean meat: 1.3, Fat: 3.5, Sugar: 0.4, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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