SHOW-OFF SALAD

SHOW-OFF SALAD

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 small red onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 cup diced, fully cooked ham (optional)
1 package (10-oz) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup (4-oz) shredded Colby Monterey Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
½ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped green onions
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook macaroni according to directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Place lettuce in a shallow 3-qt. dish; top with green pepper, cucumber, macaroni, eggs, cabbage, red onion, carrots, ham if desired, peas and cheese.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, ¼ cup of green onion, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper; spread over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with the remaining green onions

Yield: 14-18 servings.