Shelly's Recipe

LAYERED HAZELNUT PASTA GARDEN SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 1/2 cups small shell macaroni
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups sliced hazelnuts
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 cups mixed bite size salad greens (lettuce, Chinese cabbage, etc.)
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1 cup blanched broccoli flowerettes
1/4 cup crisp crumbled bacon
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
parsley for garnish

Cook macaroni as directed on pkg, drain; rinse with cold water and drain. Stir together macaroni, onions and hazelnuts in a bowl.

Mix together mayonnaise, cheese, sugar, garlic and lemon juice.

In a large serving dish, layer the salad greens in the bottom of the dish. Cover greens with the macaroni-hazelnut mixture.

On top of this, place the celery, then a layer of radishes and top with broccoli flowerettes. Spread mayonnaise mixture over broccoli. Chill for 2 to 24 hours. Top with bacon, tomato wedges and parsley, just before serving.