Ham Pasta Salad

Ham Pasta Salad combines shell pasta, smoked ham, cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, sweet baby peas, and green onions in a slightly sweet creamy mayonnaise dressing.

Course Main meal pasta salad, pasta salad, side

Cuisine American, Southern

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 546kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

Creamy Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Ham Pasta Salad

8 ounces medium pasta shells
2 cups diced ham, cut into small cubes
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
1 red bell pepper, diced
¾ cup baby peas
¼ cup cup thinly sliced green onions
½ tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

Whisk the mayo, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Using a spider strainer, move the cooked pasta to a baking sheet or drain it in a colander.
Combine the drained pasta, ham, cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, baby peas, and green onions in a large serving bowl.
Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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