b'a bite of countryMoms RealCountry RecipesLayered Vegetable SaladINGREDIENTS 1/2 c. chopped green pepper ITS 1 head lettuce 9 oz. package frozen peas3 eggs, sliced (hard boiled)1/2 c. chopped onion1/2-1 lb. bacon1/2 c. chopped celery1 jar Miracle Whip (1 pt.)3 T. sugar1/2-1c. shredded cheese DIRECTIONSFry bacon and crumble, set aside. Mix all vegetables except lettuce, set aside. BreakSHOWING OURlettuce into bite size pieces in 13x9" pan. Add mixed vegetables on top of lettuce. Add bacon bits, then egg slices. Add sugar to Miracle Whip and put on top of lettuce, vegetables, bacon and eggs. Sprinkle top with cheese. Let set 24 hours covered in refrigerator. Serves 6 to 8. For variation add mushrooms, cauliflower or any vegetableof your choice. APPRECIATIONItalian Pasta SaladRecipe and photograph courtesy of pickledplum.comINGREDIENTSIts so much more 1 pound penne or rotini pasta, cooked1/4 pound sliced turkey (chopped)6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (cut into bite personal here. Yousize pieces)3 cups cherry tomatoes feel more appreciated,(halved) and I havent found 3/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved) one thing they cant 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped) do that I felt I needed 1/2 cup basil leaves (finely chopped) from a big bank. 1 small red onion (peeled, cut in half and sliced into thin half moons) Max1 green, red, yellow or orange TruWest Credit Union member bell pepper (cored, seeded and chopped)1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Its more than banking.Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)For the Italian Dressing:1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil For branch locations, visit us online2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (or plain rice vinegar) truwest.org2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon lemon juice1 small garlic clove (peeled and grated)1 teaspoon kosher salt TruWest Credit Union1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional) Insured by NCUA1 (855) 878-9378DIRECTIONSDressing: Put all the ingredients in a jar, seal and shake until the oil has emulsified. Alternatively, you can whisk the ingredients in a bowl.Pasta Salad: In a large bowl, add all the ingredients for the salad. Pour the dressing and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper and serve cold. ArizonaRealCountry.com August 2019 43'