Layered Christmas pasta salad recipe

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water following packet directions. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towel.

Step 3

To make the creamy mustard dressing: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice and mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Place cabbage over the base of a 5-litre (20-cup-capacity) glass serving bowl. Top with corn, then half of the pasta. Spoon over 3/4 of the dressing. Arrange lettuce over dressing layer. Toss tomato, cucumber and remaining pasta together. Spoon over lettuce. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese and green onion. Season with pepper. Serve.