Lisa's Hearty 8-Layer Salad

This was a recipe prepared for one of our annual cook-offs at the PRC. Courtesy of Lisa Maynard

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups shell macaroni (small, uncooked)
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 3  cups lettuce, shredded
• 3  eggs, hard cooked and sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup ham, cooked and julienned
• 1  cup  salami, julienned
• 10  ounces peas, frozen, thawed
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1  cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Drizzle with oil; tossing to coat.
3. Place lettuce in 2 1/2 quart glass serving bowl.
4. Place macaroni on top of lettuce.
5. Place eggs on top of macaroni.
6. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
7. Layer ham, salami and peas.
8. Combine mayo, sour cream, green onions and mustard; spread over the top.
9. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for several hours).
10. Just prior to serving, top with cheese.