Swiss Cheese & Peas Salad

Hot summer days mean more salads. Give this one a try.

1 large firm head iceberg lettuce
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon cream
1 large Bermuda onion, sliced paper-thin
1/4 cup sugar
1 10-oz package frozen peas
8 oz sliced Swiss Cheese, cut in thin strips
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces

Cook peas according to package directions. Drain and chill. Cut the lettuce into bite-sized chunks and place half in a large salad bowl.

Blend mayonnaise with the cream in a small bowl. Drizzle half over the lettuce. Top lettuce with half of the onion. Sprinkle half of the sugar over the onion. Then top onion with half of the chilled peas and half of the cheese.

Repeat layers with the remaining lettuce, dressing, onion, sugar, peas and cheese. Cover and chill at least two hours. Just before serving, saute bacon pieces in a small frying pan until crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle over salad. Serves eight.