24 Hour Ham And Pasta Salad

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   To hard-cook eggs, place eggs in saucepan; cover with cold water.

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   Bring to boiling; reduce heat to just below simmering. Cover; cook for 15 minutes.

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   Run cold water over eggs until cool. Remove shells; slice eggs.

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   Meanwhile, in a colander run peas under hot water until separated.

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   In saucepan, cook macaroni in a large amount of boiling salted water according to package directions.

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   Drain.

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   Rinse in ice water.

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   Drain again.

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   Set aside. Place lettuce in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole or souffle dish.

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    Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.

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    Top with the drained macaroni.

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    Sprinkle egg slices with a little salt; arrange atop macaroni, standing some egg slices on edge, if desired. Layer in order atop eggs:

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    ham strips, peas and cheese.

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    Combine the mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, green onion, mustard and pepper sauce.

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    Spread atop salad, sealing to edge of casserole.

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    Cover; chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 24 hours. Before serving, sprinkle top of salad with snipped parsley and paprika; toss.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.