Best Layered Pasta Salad

If you’re looking to take your pasta salad game up a few notches this summer, you’ve got to try this gorgeous Layered Pasta Salad recipe! It’s the ultimate picnic, potluck or backyard bbq contribution that’s sure to get folks oohing and ahhing over those stunning layers of vibrant veggies, savory ham and cheesy goodness.

But let me tell you, this impressive layered beauty isn’t just a feast for the eyes. Those bright pops of color reveal fresh, crisp flavors in every bite that mingle with the zingy homemade dressing and chewy pasta to create a true symphony of delicious textures and flavors. It’s the kind of dish that instantly elevates any warm weather gathering.

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Salad:

3 cups cooked macaroni pasta cooled
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 red bell pepper diced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup thawed frozen peas
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese