Popcorn Salad

My friend Brenda Buus made this salad for me the first time I had it.  I thought "Is she crazy? Popcorn Salad?" She had made it before and it was a big hit. I was game and she was right it was good. She found this recipe on All Recipes.com.  I have made it a few times for people who were probably saying, "Is she crazy? Popcorn Salad?"

Ingredients:

10 slices bacon 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup diced celery 1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1/4 cup shredded carrots 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives 6 cups popped popcorn

Directions:

1.	Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
2.	In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup of the cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives. Mix well. Add popcorn and stir to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon and serve immediately.