This creamy and cheesy ham pasta salad recipe is the perfect summer supper, with tender smoked ham, fresh veggies, and ranch dressing.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ham, pasta, salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
1boxbowtie pasta1 pound
1-2cupsdiced smoked ham
1cupshredded cheddar cheese
1cupfrozen peasthawed slightly
1peeled and chopped large cucumber
1/2diced bell pepper
1-2cupsgrape tomatoes
1cupbuttermilk ranch dressing
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander and pour running cold water over pasta, while stirring, until completely cooled. Allow the pasta to drain fully before pouring it into a large bowl.
1 box bowtie pasta
Add all other ingredients to the large bowl and stir until well combined.
1-2 cups diced smoked ham, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 peeled and chopped large cucumber, 1/2 diced bell pepper, 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing, 1-2 cups grape tomatoes
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Keeps well for three days in the refrigerator.