Layered Pasta Salad
This Layered Pasta Salad recipe promises a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect addition to your summer table. Here’s a step-by-step guide to preparing this colorful and delicious dish:
### Dressing:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the following ingredients:
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 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:
1. Cook 3 cups of macaroni pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large trifle bowl or glass dish, begin layering the salad as follows:
– Start with a layer of chopped romaine lettuce.
– Add the cooked and drained macaroni pasta on top of the lettuce.
– Sprinkle diced red bell pepper and finely diced red onion over the pasta layer.
– Next, add thawed green peas and chopped celery.
– Layer diced ham and black olives on top.
3. Evenly spread the prepared dressing over the layered salad ingredients in the dish.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the dressing layer to finish.
### Assembly and Serving:
1. Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 5 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
2. Just before serving, toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing and ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Serve the layered pasta salad and enjoy the burst of colors and flavors it brings to your summer table.
This Layered Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit with family and friends, offering a refreshing and satisfying dish for any summer gathering or outdoor picnic.
