Best Deep Dish Layered Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups lettuce, torn into pieces
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups mushrooms, fresh,sliced
• 2 cups English cucumbers
• 2 cups frozen peas, thaw and drained
• 2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup almonds, sliced,roasted
• 1 cup water chestnut, sliced
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped or rings
• 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, pieces cooked
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Miracle Whip (or use All mayonnaise instead of half and half)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large straight-sided glass bowl, layer the lettuce, broccoli, mushrooms, cucumber slices, peas and drained mandarin oranges.
2. Top with lightly roasted almonds.
3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip with the brown sugar.
4. Mix well and add the garlic powder.
5. Spread mixture evenly over salad.
6. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
7. Cover and chill 8-12 hours before serving.