Ham and Shell Salad

Tasty pasta salad with ham, peas, cubes of Cheddar cheese, and shell pasta with a lemony, mayonnaise-based dressing. Perfect for picnics and potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 574 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 cup diced Cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) package medium pasta shells
• 0.25 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 0.25 pound deli ham, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in the shell pasta and cook until tender but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Combine peas, Cheddar, ham, onion, mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.