Seven Layer Macaroni Salad

Name: Seven Layer Macaroni Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked); 1 quart boiling water; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 head lettuce, cut into bite size pieces; 2 cups red cabbage, shredded; 1 onion, medium red, sliced thin; 1 cup celery, sliced; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 10 ounces peas, frozen and thawed; 1 cup salad dressing (I used mayonnaise); salt and pepper

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 quart boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
12 head lettuce, cut into bite size pieces
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 onion, medium red, sliced thin
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
10 ounces peas, frozen and thawed
1 cup salad dressing (I used mayonnaise)
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Cook the macaroni in the boiling water with the 1 teaspoon salt and the olive oil.
2

When cooked, drain and rinse with cold water.
3

Make a bed of lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl.
4

Layer the macaroni on top of the lettuce.
5

Continue with cabbage, onion, celery, cheese, bacon, peas, using each to form one layer.
6

Spread the salad dressing over all but do not toss.
7

Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
8

Just before serving, toss and season with salt and pepper.
9

Garnish with the egg slices and paprika.
10

If you like a little bit of a sweet taste, add about 1/2 teaspoon sugar to the salad dressing.