Layered Summertime Salad

 

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)

• 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.