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Make-Ahead Hearty Six-Layer Salad

Name: Make-Ahead Hearty Six-Layer Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked small pasta shells; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 cups shredded lettuce; 3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed; DRESSING:; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; TOPPINGS:; 1 cup shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

14 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Apr. 24, 2022

This salad is an all-time favorite. I reach for the recipe whenever I need a dish to pass. It is easy to make, can be assembled ahead of time and looks marvelous. —Noreen Meyer, Madison, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
TOPPINGS:
1 cup shredded Colby or Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl; top with pasta and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with chicken and peas. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended; spread over top. Refrigerate, covered, for several hours or overnight.
Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Test Kitchen Tips

Layer in other greens for the lettuce if you prefer. Baby spinach and peppery arugula are great choices.

Lighten things up by using low-fat sour cream and mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 310 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Make-Ahead Hearty Six-Layer Salad

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