Layered Garden Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Garden Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 to 8 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells; 1/2 c. sliced green onions, with tops; 1/4 c. bacon bits; 1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing; 1/4 c. lemon juice from concentrate; 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 4 c. salad greens (bite-size); 1 medium zucchini, sliced, or cucumber; 1 c. sliced cauliflower; 1 c. broccoli flowerets; 2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges

Servings: persons

1 (7 to 8 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells
1/2 c. sliced green onions, with tops
1/4 c. bacon bits
1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 c. lemon juice from concentrate
3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
4 c. salad greens (bite-size)
1 medium zucchini, sliced, or cucumber
1 c. sliced cauliflower
1 c. broccoli flowerets
2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges

1
Cook macaroni as directed; drain.
2
Rinse with cold water and drain.
3
Stir together macaroni, onions and 2 tablespoons of bacon bits in medium bowl.
4
Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, cheese, sugar and garlic powder.
5
In a 3 1/2-quart salad bowl, layer salad greens, macaroni mixture, zucchini or cucumber, broccoli and tomatoes.
6
Pour dressing evenly over top.
7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
8
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bacon bits just before serving.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 to 8 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells, 1/2 c. sliced green onions, with tops, 1/4 c. bacon bits, 1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing, and more.

Yes, Layered Garden 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.

Layered Garden Pasta Salad

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