Recipe: Layered Hazelnut Pasta Garden Salad

LAYERED HAZELNUT PASTA GARDEN SALAD

PASTA MIXTURE:
1 1/2 cups small shell macaroni
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups sliced Oregon hazelnuts
MAYONNAISE MIXTURE:
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
TO ASSEMBLE SALAD:
4 cups mixed salad greens (in bite-sized pieces)
2 stalks celery; diced
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1 cup broccoli flowerettes (blanched)
TOPPING:
1/4 cup crisp crumbled bacon
2 medium tomatoes; cut into wedges
parsley for garnish

Cook macaroni as directed on package, drain; rinse with cold water and drain. Stir together macaroni, onions and hazelnuts in a bowl.

Mix together mayonnaise, cheese, sugar, garlic and lemon juice.

Layer the salad greens in the bottom of a 9x13x2-inch dish or a 4-quart serving dish,.

Cover greens with the macaroni-hazelnut mixture.

On top of this, place the celery, then a layer of radishes and top with broccoli flowerettes.

Spread mayonnaise mixture over broccoli.

Chill for 2 to 24 hours.

Top with bacon, tomato wedges and parsley, just before serving.

Yield: 8 to 12 servings