Layered Basil Salad

Submitted by Petdrwife

"From Taste of Home Magazine. A little different from your usual layer salad."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 12-14

ingredients

• 4 cups salad greens (torn)
• 4 carrots (julienned)
• 1 1⁄2 cups macaroni (cooked, drained)
• 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
• 1 red onion (diced)
• 3⁄4 lb ham (cooked, cubed)
• 1⁄3 cup swiss cheese (shredded)
• 1⁄3 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

• Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh basil (chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs (hard boiled, cut into wedges)

directions

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