Friday, July 27, 2012

Pasta Salad



1 pkg. (1 lb) pkg. macaroni (or shells)
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. mustard
1/4 c. sour cream
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt (or to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)
1 c. ham steak, cut into small cubes
1 c. cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
2/3 c. frozen peas, thawed
2-3 carrots, shredded
1 stalk celery chopped


1.Prepare macaroni to al dente according to package directions. After macaroni is cooked, drain and rinse in cold water. Once macaroni has cooled down, drain well.
2.In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3.In a large bowl toss macaroni with ham, cheese, peas, carrots, and other mix-ins.
4.Fold in mayonnaise mixture until pasta is well coated.
place in fridge a few hours overnight is best.
5.If the salad seems a little dry after setting up overnight, add some milk a little bit at a time until creamy again.( I added about 3-4T)


* I thought that this was ok. Not a favorite pasta salad it seemed really bland to me for some reason. My kids really liked it but I dont think I will make it again. I also am not a big fan of ham in my pasta so that could be the reason. I give it a 4

3 comments:

  1. No one in my house likes peas, but I LOVE them! Especially in this pasta salad! I'm sorry to admit I could eat the entire bowl in one sitting.

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  2. This looks and sounds delicious... I've bookmarked your recipe and will definitely have to make it some time!

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  3. Oh yum!! Macaroni salad is serious bbq food in my opinion! I think my family would devour it! Thanks for the recipe!!!

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