Macaroni Jumble

pasta, salads, cheese, chicken - breast, ham

2 cups macaroni
3 lettuce leaves; shredded
1 1/2 cups cubed smoked chicken or ham
1 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1/2 each sweet red and green pepper; halved crosswise and thi
----Dressing----
2 tablespoons (each) wine vinegar and olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
dash hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 green onions; chopped

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain, reserving a cupful of cooking liquid if called for. Rinse under cold running water; drain well. In large bowl, toss pasta with lettuce leaves, smoked chicken or ham, cheese, red and green pepper, wine vinegar and olive oil. Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together wine vinegar and olive oil, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, chicken stock; mustard and green onions until blended. Toss with salad to coat. Tip: If fresh herbs are unavailable, use 1/2 teaspoon dried of the specified herb plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.