Festive Layered Salad(Makes 8 Servings)

• 1 c. small macaroni shells
• 4 c. shredded romaine lettuce
• 4 carrots, pared and cut into 2-inch sticks
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 small red onion, halved, sliced crosswise and separated into rings
• 1/2 lb. piece cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 c.)
• 2 oz. shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill or 1 1/2 Tbsp. dill weed
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, cut in wedges

1. Cook macaroni shells following package directions. Drain well in a colander. Cool to room temperature.
2. Place lettuce in an even layer in the bottom of a 3-quart clear glass bowl. Arrange the carrot sticks in an even layer over the lettuce.
3. Cover with a layer of macaroni, then the peas, onion and ham. Sprinkle top with Swiss cheese.
4. Combine the mayonnaise and dill in a small bowl. Mound the dressing.
5. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill several hours. Just before serving, toss well to coat.

macaroni, shredded romaine lettuce, carrots, frozen green peas, red onion, ham, swiss cheese, mayonnaise, dill, eggs

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=281370 (may not work)