“My go-to dish for a backyard bbq. People fuss over it every time!”
This vibrant and refreshing layered pasta salad is perfect for potlucks or gatherings, with its distinct layers of flavors and textures.
Layered Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
Dressing Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 1/2 cup |
| Sour cream | 3/4 cup |
| White wine vinegar | 2 teaspoons |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Dijon mustard | 2 teaspoons |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
Salad Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Macaroni pasta | 3 cups, cooked and drained |
| Romaine lettuce | 3 cups chopped |
| Red bell pepper | Half, diced |
| Red onion | 1/4 cup, finely diced |
| Frozen green peas | 1/2 cup, thawed |
| Celery | 1/3 cup chopped |
| Ham | 1 1/2 cups diced |
| Black olives | 1/3 cup |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your dressing.
- In a large trifle bowl or glass dish, begin layering the salad ingredients in the following order: chopped romaine lettuce, cooked and drained macaroni pasta, diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, thawed green peas, chopped celery, diced ham, and black olives.
- Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the layered ingredients.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dressing.
- Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 5 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Toss the salad gently right before serving to distribute the dressing evenly.
