7-Layer Pasta Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs), adding the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
3. 3
   Drain the pasta and broccoli and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess.
4. 4
   Remove the broccoli and pat dry.
5. 5
   Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, 1/4 cup chives, the parsley, half of the lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Toss the pasta and a few tablespoons of the dressing in a medium bowl.
7. 7
   Assemble the salad: Toss the avocados with the remaining lime juice in a large glass serving bowl and season with salt; arrange in an even layer.
8. 8
   Top with layers of the ham, broccoli, pasta, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
9. 9
   Drizzle some of the remaining dressing on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon chives, or cover and refrigerate the salad and dressing separately up to 6 hours.
10. 10
    (Bring to room temperature before serving.)
11. 11
    Photograph by Yunhee Kim