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.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 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
• 3/4 cup baby peas
• 1/4 cup cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Whisk the mayo, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
2. 2Bring 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.
3. 3Combine the drained pasta, ham, cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, baby peas, and green onions in a large serving bowl.
4. 4Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.