Layered pasta salad

Layered pasta salad

Layered pasta salad is an absolute summer classic for us. No barbecue, picnic or potluck would be complete without it. There are tons of delicious options, but if you want to spice up this summer staple, you have to try a layered pasta salad! Vibrant layers of pasta, vegetables and ham are dressed with a tangy dressing to create a salad that will impress family and friends alike. It’s a make-ahead dish, so you have one less thing to worry about when hosting or promoting
at your event.

Ingredients

DRESSING

or 1/2 cup mayonnaise

or ¾ cup sour cream

or 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

or 1 teaspoon sugar

or 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

or ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

or 1/2 teaspoon salt

or ½ teaspoon black pepper

SALAD

or 3 cups macaroni pasta, cooked and drained

or 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

or half a red bell pepper, diced

or ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

or ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed

or ⅓ cup chopped celery

or 1 ½ cups diced ham

or ⅓ cup black olives

or ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

How to Make Layered Pasta Salad

1. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, Dijon, Worcestershire, salt and

pepper.

2. Start layering the ingredients in a large bowl or glass dish: first the lettuce, then the pasta, peppers,

red onions, peas, celery, ham, olives, dressing and cheese.

3.Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.

4. Toss just before serving.

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