Fresh Layered Pasta Salad Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dressing
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¾ cup sour cream
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2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Salad Layers
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3 cups cooked macaroni pasta
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3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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½ red bell pepper, diced
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¼ cup finely diced red onion
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½ cup thawed frozen green peas
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⅓ cup chopped celery
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1½ cups diced ham
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⅓ cup black olives
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
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In a large glass dish or trifle bowl, begin building your layers. Start with a bed of romaine lettuce at the bottom.
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Add layers in this order: macaroni pasta, red bell pepper, red onion, green peas, celery, ham, and black olives.
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Pour the dressing over everything and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
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Give everything a good toss before serving to mix all the layers and dressing together.
# Notes:
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Best made several hours ahead or overnight
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Perfect for potlucks and picnics
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Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance