A Simple Ham and Pasta Dish for those Spring/Summer Days!
Ham-Rotini Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb box of Rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups diced, cooked ham
- 1 16 oz bag of frozen peas
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1-2 cups Duke's mayonnaise
- 3 T. Wesson Salad oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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While preparing Rotini pasta according to package directions, place frozen peas in a colander and rinse well with cool water, removing any ice particles.
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Place cooked pasta and peas, ham, onion and bell pepper in large mixing bowl; stir well to combine.
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Add 1 cup of mayonnaise to the mixture along with the oil; stir well. Add more mayonnaise as needed, being careful not to add too much or pasta will become soggy.
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Add salt and pepper to mixture and stir well.
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Cover container and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Recipe Notes
This is a great way to use up that leftover spiral ham from family dinners! Try adding in shredded carrots, olives or sweet pickles for a different taste!
