Layered Salad

This looks really nice made in a trifle bowl- the layers look pretty. It also fits in a 9 x 13 glass or Tupperware pan.
1 head chopped lettuce
1 c chopped celery
4 hard boiled eggs (sliced)
1 chopped green onion
3 diced tomatoes (peeled)
1 c bacon bits*
1 pkg frozen peas
2 grated carrots
Layer these in order given.
Mix 2 c salad dressing with 2 T sugar and spread on top, then ad 2 c grated cheese.
Cover and store for 24 hours before using.
* You can use fresh cooked bacon, chopped up, or chopped left over chicken or almost any other kind of meat.