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Layered Summertime Salad




Source of Recipe


Betty Crocker






Recipe Introduction


Come and get it! Luscious layers of meat and veggies that can be made ahead and will feed a crowd.





List of Ingredients



• 2 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (8 ounces)
  
• 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
  
• 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
  
• 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
  
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  
• 1 teaspoon sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 4 cups bite-size pieces salad greens
  
• 1 cup snow (Chinese) pea pods, cut in half
  
• 1 cup sliced cauliflower florets
  
• 1 cup broccoli florets
  
• 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  






Instructions



1. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
   
2. In medium bowl, mix pasta, onions and half of the bacon. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder.
   
3. In 3 1/2-quart salad bowl, layer salad greens, pasta mixture, pea pods, cauliflower, broccoli and bell pepper. Pour mayonnaise mixture evenly over top.
   
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining bacon just before serving.
   






Final Comments


Makes: 10 to 12 servings