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