LAYERED PASTA SALAD

 

Layered Ham and Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

• 3 cups macaroni pasta, cooked and drained
• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups diced ham
• 1/3 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation:

1. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
2. Layer the Salad: In a large trifle bowl or glass dish, begin layering the ingredients in the following order:
   • Chopped romaine lettuce
   • Cooked macaroni pasta
   • Diced red bell pepper
   • Finely diced red onion
   • Thawed green peas
   • Chopped celery
   • Diced ham
   • Sliced black olives
   • Dressing
   • Shredded cheddar cheese
3. Refrigerate: Cover the dish tightly and refrigerate for at least 5 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Serve: Toss the salad right before serving to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.

Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Layered Ham and Macaroni Salad at your next gathering!