Show-Off Salad Recipe

Show-Off Salad Recipe

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon 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
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard or horseradish mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Place lettuce in a shallow 3-qt. dish; top with the green pepper, cucumber, macaroni, eggs, cabbage, red onion, carrots, ham if desired, peas and cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/4 cup of green onions, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper; spread over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with remaining green onions.
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