LAYERED BASIL SALAD

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The basil in the dressing makes this salad stand out from the usual layered ones. The colorful ingredients look beautiful and taste wonderful together. It's especially impressive on a potluck buffet. -Marcy Cella, L'Anse, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups torn assorted salad greens
4 medium carrots, julienned
1-1/2 cups cooked macaroni shells
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 medium red onion, diced
3/4 pound fully cooked ham, cubed
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs, cut into wedges, optional

Steps:

In a 3-1/2-qt. glass bowl, layer greens, carrots, macaroni, peas, onion, ham and cheeses. In a small bowl, combine the first six dressing ingredients; spread over salad. Garnish with eggs if desired. Cover and chill for several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.