Layered Garden Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (7 to 8 oz.) pkg. macaroni shells
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/2 c. bacon bits
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. lemon juice
3 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
4 c. bite size salad greens
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 c. sliced cauliflowerets
1 c. broccoli flowerets
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Preparation

Cook macaroni as per package directions and drain.
Rinse with cold water; drain again.
Stir together macaroni, onions and bacon bits in medium bowl.
Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, cheese, sugar and garlic powder.
In 3 1/2-quart salad bowl, layer salad greens, macaroni mixture, zucchini and cauliflowerets.
On top of this, layer broccoli and tomatoes.
Pour dressing evenly over top.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Sprinkle with bacon bits just before serving.
Refrigerate only remaining salad.
Makes 10 servings.