Saturday Scrumptious

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I saw this salad recipe on Paula Deen's TV show.  I made it a couple of times and for my money it is the best salad of this type I have ever eaten  I hope you will enjoy having the recipe and all credit goes to Ms Deen. 

Cornucopia Salad

1 head iceburg lettuce, washed, patted dry, and torn into pieces

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1/2 cup diced celery

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, uncooked

2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts

3 bananas, sliced, tossed in 1/4 cup lemon juice

3/4 cup raisins

3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or salted peanuts)

1 cup grated Cheddar

3/4 cup chopped green onions, green part only

10 to 12 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, chopped

Dressing: 
2 cups mayonnaise 
1/4 cup sugar 
1 tablespoon white vinegar

In a large rectangular dish, layer salad ingredients in the order listed, stopping after the nuts. Mix dressing ingredients 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.