Layered lettuce salad

1 head lettuce, torn
3 stalks celery, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 can waterchestnuts, canned
optional 1 pk frozen peas, cooked & cooled
1 quart mayonnaise
4 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
1 sprinkle bacon bits

Make this salad the day before serving. Cut up the lettuce and spread evenly in the bottom of a 9X13 inch pan. Add a layer of chopped celery Add a layer of chopped green pepper Add a layer of chopped onion Add a layer of waterchestnuts Add a layer of peas Mix the dressing - mayonnaise and powdered sugar - pour over the salad Sprinkle on the layer of parmesan cheese Sprinkle on the bacon bits refrigerate over night.