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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a great do ahead salad. Keeps well. Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (8 ounces) or 2 cups twist pasta (8 ounces) |
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) |
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese (2 ounces) |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
4 cups bite-size pieces salad greens |
1 cup cauliflower, chopped |
1 cup broccoli, chopped |
1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Mix pasta, onions and half of the bacon in medium bowl. Mix mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder in small bowl.
3. Layer salad greens, pasta mixture, pea pods, cauliflowerets, broccoli and bell pepper in 3-1/2-quart salad bowl. Pour mayonnaise mixture evenly over top.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining bacon just before serving.
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