Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad
Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad is the perfect pasta salad made with a mayonnaise based dressing. Baby Peas add a bright pop of color and crunch. It’s simple and easy and comes together quickly.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound mini farfalle pasta, cooked according to package directions regular farfalle is fine too, but mini works great for pasta salad. Any other pasta would work including small shells, rotini, etc.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups ham diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8-10 ounce package frozen peas thawed
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- chopped green onion for garnish
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run pasta under cold water until it has cooled completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl. Stir in ham, Horizon Organic Shredded Cheddar Cheese, peas, and diced red onion.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped green onion and additional Horizon Organic Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
- Chill for 2 hours before serving.