Layered Summer Salad



4 cups torn spinach or romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed, drained
1/2 cup kraft mayo mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

1. Layer spinach, 1 cup of the cheese, the mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and peas in 3-qt.serving bowl.
2. Mix mayo, sour cream and basil.
3. Spread over salad, completely covering top of salad (gently spread the mayonnaise mixture over the entire salad, sealing to the edges to lock in the taste).
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours.
5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the bacon just before serving.

Yield: 12 servings