Ham and Pea Pasta Salad – A Refreshing and Tasty

Do you need a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for your next picnic or potluck? Look no further than this ham and pea pasta salad! Not only is it refreshing and tasty, but it can be served cold or at room temperature, making it the perfect addition to any outdoor gathering.

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This pasta salad recipe features cubes of good quality ham, which can be either freshly cooked or leftover from a previous meal. Combined with cooked short pasta and thawed frozen peas, this dish is easy to prepare with readily available ingredients.

The dressing is what really makes this recipe shine, featuring a delicious blend of chives, mint, and garlic, giving the pasta salad a refreshing flavor that sets it apart from other pasta salads.

Customize this dish to your liking by adding cheese, celery, black olives, or any other favorite ingredients. With endless possibilities, you can make this recipe truly your own.

Servings: 4-6

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1-2 cloves garlic, run through garlic press
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 8 oz uncooked dried penne or other short pasta
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
• 1 cup (9 oz) diced cooked ham

Time to get cooking! Follow these simple steps:

How to make Salad :

• In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, salt, pepper, garlic, sour cream, chives, mint, and lemon juice. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
• Toss together dressing with pasta, peas, and ham. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 227
Allergens : Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Citrus

And there you have it! Don’t forget to let us know how your dish turns out, and consider checking out some of our other O! Recipes:

Categories: Pasta Salad, Ham, Peas, Picnic, Potluck

FAQs:

1. Can I use a different type of pasta for this recipe?
   • Yes, you can use any short pasta you like, such as penne, pennette, or spirals.
2. Can I make the dressing in advance?
   • Yes, you can make the dressing up to a week in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
3. Can I add other ingredients to this pasta salad?
   • Yes, you can customize this dish with your favorite ingredients, such as cheese, celery, or black olives.