Festive Make-Ahead Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Festive Make-Ahead Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. medium size macaroni shells; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 c. mayonnaise; 1/2 c. sour cream; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/4 c. sliced green onions; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper; 2 c. shredded head lettuce; 3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced; pepper to taste; 12 oz. ham, cut in thin strips; 1 pkg. frozen peas; 1 c. coarsely shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. medium size macaroni shells
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 c. shredded head lettuce
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
pepper to taste
12 oz. ham, cut in thin strips
1 pkg. frozen peas
1 c. coarsely shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1
Cook macaroni, then rinse in cold water and drain.
2
Toss with oil to prevent shells from sticking.
3
Mix next 6 ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.
4
Put lettuce in one layer in a 3-quart bowl (preferably clear glass to show layers).
5
Top with cooled macaroni, then egg slices.
6
Sprinkle with pepper.
7
Add layers of the ham, peas and cheese.
8
Spread dressing carefully over the top to bowl's edge.
9
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
10
Toss just at serving time.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. medium size macaroni shells, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 c. mayonnaise, 1/2 c. sour cream, and more.

Yes, Festive Make-Ahead Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Festive Make-Ahead Pasta Salad

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