Ingredients
2
cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (8 ounces)
8
medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
4
slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2
cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
2
tablespoons lemon juice
1
teaspoon sugar
1/2
teaspoon garlic powder
4
cups bite-size pieces salad greens
1
cup snow (Chinese) pea pods, cut in half
1
cup sliced cauliflower florets
1
cup broccoli florets
1
large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
Preparation
Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
In medium bowl, mix pasta, onions and half of the bacon. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, sugar and garlic powder.
In 3 1/2-quart salad bowl, layer salad greens, pasta mixture, pea pods, cauliflower, broccoli and bell pepper. Pour mayonnaise mixture evenly over top.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining bacon just before serving.
