Aunt Deb’s Layered Salad 

Aunt Deb's layered salad is crunchy, creamy and can be a meal on its own! Our family eats it every time we have Italian style meals.  It's great to make for potluck gatherings and can easily be made ahead.  In fact, this layered salad tastes better when made one day ahead of eating it.

This recipe makes A LOT of salad, perfect for potluck, holiday dinners, Bible study meet ups, where ever 6 or more are gathered.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED

• 1 head of Iceberg lettuce
• 10 ounces of frozen peas
• 1/2 cup purple onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts

Layer the above in a square or rectangular dish.

• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Mix the mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and salt together and spread over the layered salad like a seal.   Then spread the two cheese evenly over the mayonnaise topping.  Chill, at least, one hour then serve.