SHOW-OFF SALAD

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People tell me they can't stay away from this fresh-tasting salad, with its layers of lettuce, green pepper, cucumber, macaroni, hard-cooked eggs, ham and more. Mustard and pepper give a little zip to the creamy mayonnaise dressing. -C. Neomi Drummond, Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 small red onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 cup diced fully cooked ham, optional
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
1 tablespoon spicy brown or horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

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., In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.