Layered Basil Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups salad greens (torn)
• 4 carrots (julienned)
• 1 1/2 cups macaroni (cooked, drained)
• 2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
• 1 red onion (diced)
• 3/4 lb ham (cooked, cubed)
• 1/3 cup swiss cheese (shredded)
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil (chopped) or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs (hard boiled, cut into wedges)

Recipe

• 1 in a 3 1/2 quart glass bowl, layer greens, carrots, macaroni, peas, onion, ham and cheeses.
• 2 in a small bowl, combine the first six dressing ingredients; spread over salad.
• 3 garnish with eggs if desired.
• 4 cover and chill for several hours.