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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I'm a 77-year-old great-grandmother and have been making this satisfying salad for years. It's my most requested recipe for family gatherings. It's simple to make ahead of time and looks lovely with all of its tasty layers. Dijon mustard gives a nice kick to the dressing. -Noreen Meyer, Madison, Wisconsin Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups uncooked small pasta shells |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
3 cups shredded lettuce |
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup julienned fully cooked ham |
1 cup julienned hard salami |
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed |
dressing: |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1/4 cup sour cream |
1/4 cup chopped green onions |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
toppings: |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded colby or monterey jack cheese |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
2. Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with macaroni and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with ham, salami and peas. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions and mustard. Spread over the top. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
3. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Yield: 10 servings.
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