Layered Garden Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (7 to 8 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells
1/2 c. sliced green onions, with tops
1/4 c. bacon bits
1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 c. lemon juice from concentrate
3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
4 c. salad greens (bite-size)
1 medium zucchini, sliced, or cucumber
1 c. sliced cauliflower
1 c. broccoli flowerets
2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges

Preparation

Cook macaroni as directed; drain.
Rinse with cold water and drain.
Stir together macaroni, onions and 2 tablespoons of bacon bits in medium bowl.
Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, cheese, sugar and garlic powder.
In a 3 1/2-quart salad bowl, layer salad greens, macaroni mixture, zucchini or cucumber, broccoli and tomatoes.
Pour dressing evenly over top.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bacon bits just before serving.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.