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Ham and pea pasta salad in a bowl.
4.17 from 6 votes

Ham and Pea Pasta Salad

This ham and pea pasta salad is the perfect dish to pass! Made with simple ingredients and a delicious homemade creamy dressing. Enjoy!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total 22 minutes
Fat 34
Carbs 34
Protein 18
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. conchiglie pasta
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 8 oz. diced ham
  • 5 oz. frozen peas thawed
  • 4 sprigs green onion thinly sliced
  • 4 oz. diced cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles according to the package directions for about 11 minutes. Drain and run cold water over the noodles. Set aside.
  • While the noodles are cooking, make the sauce. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, tarragon, dill, and paprika to a bowl. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
    a white bowl with a sauce on it.
  • Add the cooled noodles, ham, peas, onions, cheddar, and sauce to a bowl. Stir to combine.
    ham, peas, carrots and dressing in a white bowl.
  • This can be served immediately. However, the longer it sits, the more the flavors will develop.
    ham and pea pasta with ham and peas.

Tips & Notes

  • Any chunky noodles can be substituted for this recipe.
  • We used a ham steak in this recipe, but you can ask for a 1-inch thick piece of ham at the deli.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 34g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g