Macaroni Salad with Ham and Cheese

We had lots of leftover ham in our freezer and I thought it might be delicious to use some in a new macaroni salad recipe.  Only problem was I didn't have any macaroni on hand so I swapped it out with some bow-tie pasta instead.



This was delicious!

Ingredients:

12 ounce box bow-tie pasta
9 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced ham
1/2 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon ranch dressing mix

Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.  I like to rinse with cold water too before adding it to the salad.

While the pasta is cooking, combine peas, ham, & cheese in a medium bowl.



In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, and ranch dressing mix.



Add cooked and cooled pasta to the peas, ham, and cheese, and top with mayonnaise mix.  Stir well to combine.  I like to make my pasta salad in the morning and then just before serving I did add one spoonful scoop of mayonnaise and just a small squirt of mustard since the pasta has a tendency to soak that up.

  

Such a tasty side dish to go with our grilled chicken.

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Comments

  1. This looks really good but I would have to leave the peas out!! LOL! Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by!! I hope you have a great weekend!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. I think it would be just as yummy without the peas. My husband loves peas and complains I never serve them (mostly because he's the only one that really likes them!).

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  2. this looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. That looks wonderful. I may make some this evening.

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  4. Oh yum... that looks positively delish! A perfect dish for a summer day. Stay healthy!!

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  5. Oh this looks so good! Perfect for the warmer weather. I have tuna pasta with feta and onion, that's another good one to try! :)

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  6. I love pasta salads but I have not been happy with how my macaroni salad has been turning out. I'm going to have to get this recipe a try!

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  7. This looks so tasty. I love the ease as well. Thank you for sharing with #omhgww. Your post will socialized if buttons are available. Be well.

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  8. We are so excited to feature your post on our Top Ten Views on Full Plate Thursday,486! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and hope you will come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  9. This is the type of recipe that my family would love and I actually think it sounds better with bow pasta than macaroni.

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