Neva'S Layer Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. bacon bits
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
4 c. lettuce or salad greens, in bite size pieces
1 slice cucumber
1 c. sliced cauliflower
1 c. sliced broccoli
2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges (optional)
1/3 c. sliced radishes (optional)

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
Rinse in cold water and drain.
Stir together macaroni, onions and 2 tablespoons bacon bits in a medium bowl.
Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1/4 cup cheese, sugar and garlic powder.
In a large salad bowl or large rectangular Pyrex pan, layer salad greens, macaroni mix, cucumber, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, tomatoes and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Pour dressing over top.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Sprinkle with bacon bits before serving.
(You may want to wait until serving to add the tomatoes.)