Eight Layer Salad
From: Maverick
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked small pasta shells
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1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
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3 cups shredded lettuce
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4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
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¼ teaspoon salt
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â…› teaspoon pepper
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1 cup julienned fully cooked ham
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1 cup julienned hard salami
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
DRESSING:
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1 cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream
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â…“ cup chopped green onions
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
TOPPINGS:
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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2-3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.
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Place the lettuce in a tall 2-1/2-qt. glass serving dish. Top with pasta and then sliced eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Layer with ham, salami and then peas.
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Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions and mustard. Spread over the top. Cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for best flavor.
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Sprinkle with cheese and parsley before serving.
FROG EYES SALAD
From: NaughtySam69
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package acini di pepe pasta
3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup shredded coconut
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
Combine pineapple juice, sugar, eggs, flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until thickened.
Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Combine cooked pasta, cooled egg mixture, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping in a large bowl; mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
Before serving, add marshmallows and coconut; toss and serve.