This might be as old school as you can get but I love it!
Seven Layer Salad
Lettuce
Frozen peas (if you use fresh, blanch and chill them first - but don't cook them)
Celery and or onions, diced
Mayonnaise sweetened with sugar, salt and pepper
Bacon, crisp and crumbled
Hard boiled eggs, sliced or diced
Cheddar Cheese, grated
In a container start with a layer of lettuce. Top with a layer of frozen peas. Add your optional celery, onions and green pepper if you wish to use them. Mix about a cup of mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon sugar or substitute. A dash of salt and pepper (not much!). Stir, let it sit about 3 minutes and do a tiny taste test. You won't want it 'too' sweet but just enough to cut the tang. If you've added too much sugar, just add another dollop of mayonnaise or even a little sour cream. The amount of dressing you use is up to you! I like a nice thick layer so I use about 1 1/2 cups for a 9X13" pan or a large bowl. Add this and spread with a rubber spatula. Top with your hard boiled eggs, bacon and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours if you can. Overnight is fine. Serve with almost anything.
