Ham Pasta Salad
Ham pasta salad is a delicious, easy pasta salad perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and more. Savory ham, cheese, peas, and pasta, combined with a creamy dressing.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 16 ounce small shell pasta
- 8 ounce diced ham
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 8 ounce colby jack cheese, cubed
- 10 ounce frozen peas, thawed
Dressing
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Drain the water off of the pasta in a colander. Rinse the pasta in cold water to help stop the cooking process.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the drained pasta, cubed ham, cubed cheese, red onion, and peas.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad. Toss to fully coat with the dressing.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for about an hour to allow the flavors come together.
Notes
- Don't overcook the pasta. I recommend cooking the pasta to al dente.
- Rinse the pasta in cold water after cooking to help cool it off.
- Rinse the frozen peas under cold water to help thaw them quickly.
- Cut the ingredients into small pieces. Make sure to cut the cheese and onions into small pieces.
- I recommend chilling the pasta salad before serving to let the fla
Nutrition
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg