Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard or horseradish mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper to taste