Heavenly Seven-Layer Salad

                 6      cups          shredded lettuce
                 2      cups          chopped tomatoes
                 2      cups          mushrooms -- sliced
                10      ounces        frozen peas -- thawed and drained
                 4      ounces        cheddar cheese, shredded
                 1      cup           red onion -- sliced into rings
                 2      cups          Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
                 2      slices        bacon -- optional

     Layer lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas, cheese and onions in 2-quart 
     serving bowl.  Spread dressing over onions, sealing to edge of bowl; 
     cover.  Refrigerate several hours or overnight.  Garnish with crisply 
    cooked bacon slices, crumbled, and additional cheddar cheese, if desired.  


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