7-Layer Salad

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SEVEN LAYER SALAD - I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and I love it! It's healthy (and pretty) and it is perfect to eat on for several days. I will usually prepare fish or chicken with this salad but it is also filling enough as an entree.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound turkey bacon
1 package green leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped cauliflower (or broccoli)
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise (can mix with Ranch for added flavor)
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise and Ranch dressing and Parmesan cheese. Spoon over salad and refrigerate until chilled.

The great thing about the seven layer salad is that you can mix it up with your favorite healthy ingredients. I even add cranberries to this salad...but I add cranberries to nearly everything I eat. They are very healthy...but that's another topic. :-)