Layered Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing
• 1/4 c. green onion, sliced
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans tuna, drained and flaked
• 1 tsp. dill weed (optional)
• 4 c. shredded lettuce
• 1 1/2 c. (4 oz.) medium shell macaroni, cooked and drained
• 2 c. chopped tomatoes
• 2 c. chopped cucumber
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed and drained
• 6 bacon slices, crisply cooked and crumbled
• 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Combine dressing, green onions and mustard; set aside.
2. Toss tuna with dill.
3. In a 3-quart serving bowl, layer lettuce, shells, cucumber, tomatoes, tuna, peas and bacon.
4. Spread dressing mixture over bacon, sealing to edge of bowl.
5. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Chill several hours or overnight.
6. Toss to serve.
7. Makes 8 servings.
8. Prep. Time: 25 minutes plus chilling.