Make-ahead Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 180 Minutes

Servings: 6

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.

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:

1. Rinse the cooked macaroni shells
2. Drain the cooked macaroni.
3. Toss macaroni with oil to prevent shells from sticking.
4. Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.
5. Put lettuce in one layer in a 3 quart bowl.
6. Clear glass or plastic bowl is best to show off the layered effect.
7. Top with cooled macaroni.
8. Next add the egg slices.
9. Sprinkled with pepper.
10. Add in layers the ham, peas, and cheese.
11. Spread dressing carefully over the top to bowl's edge.
12. Cover tight with plastic wrap.
13. Refrigerate overnight.
14. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

By RecipeOfHealth.com