DO AHEAD LAYERED SALAD
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
3 cups shredded lettuce
3 large 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
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with a little oil and toss to coat. Place the lettuce in a 2-1/2-qt. glass 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. Yield: 12 servings.