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Pasta Salad With Ham and Peas

pasta, peas, and ham salad on a plate
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Enjoy a refreshing pasta salad with ham and peas. It’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings or a quick and tasty salad supper.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces rotini, about 4 cups
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, cooked just until tender
  • 1 can sliced ripe olives or sliced kalamata olives, about 2 ounces, optional
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup ranch-style dressing
  • 1 scant teaspoon dried leaf basil, or about 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • Dash garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini in boiling salted water following the package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse it under cool running water.
  2. If using, add the sliced celery, red onion, ham, peas, and olives (if using).
  3. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, basil, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Stir the dressing mixture into the pasta mixture until well blended. Add more mayonnaise if necessary.
  5. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

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