Recipe

Make-ahead Pasta Salad Recipe

	Debra47 / All my dishes 2 years, 8 months ago This is a layered pasta salad that I have served in the past for family parties. It is ideal for big gatherings or as a side dish in the summer time. It is quite easy and ideal for anyone with a busy schedule. Prep:35m Cook:180m Servings:6	Debra47
	macaroni pasta salad mustard onions

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups medium size macaroni shells, freshly cooked

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

3 hard cooked eggs, sliced

pepper to taste

1 ounces of ham, cut in thin slices

or 1 cup each of thin strips ham

and hard salami

10 ounces frozen tiny green peas, thawed

1 cup coarsely shredded Monterey Jack cheese

For garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

Rinse the cooked macaroni shells

Drain the cooked macaroni.

Toss macaroni with oil to prevent shells from sticking.

Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.

Put lettuce in one layer in a 3 quart bowl.

Clear glass or plastic bowl is best to show off the layered effect.

Top with cooled macaroni.

Next add the egg slices.

Sprinkled with pepper.

Add in layers the ham, peas, and cheese.

Spread dressing carefully over the top to bowl's edge.

Cover tight with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate overnight.

Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

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Comments

borinda 2 years, 8 months ago said:
This looks like a great idea for when the ladies come to lunch - a buffet pleaser. My mother used to make a layered salad and this reminds me of that in a sweet way.

jaie 2 years, 3 months ago said:
This sounds yum-a-yum-yummy!!! I will keep it for our next backyard party.

notyourmomma 1 year, 6 months ago said:
This is really really good and it is a great addition to the summer barbecue menu. Will definitely add this to the summer repertoire.