Pasta Salad

Name: Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked pasta 2 Tablespoons chopped sweet onion ¼ cup chopped celery ¼ cup chopped carrot ¼ cup peas (cooked from fresh or frozen; or canned; drained and rinsed) (see Notes) 2 Tablespoons chopped red or green bell pepper 1 ½ cups chopped ham ½ cup cubed cheddar cheese (optional) ¼ cup low-fat Italian dressing (try Food Hero Red Wine Vinaigrette)

Enjoy this simple Spring and Summer side dish.

Video

Macaroni noodles with ham, vegetables and dressing.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 6 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

3 cups cooked pasta

2 Tablespoons chopped sweet onion

¼ cup chopped celery

¼ cup chopped carrot

¼ cup peas (cooked from fresh or frozen, or canned, drained and rinsed) (see Notes)

2 Tablespoons chopped red or green bell pepper

1 ½ cups chopped ham

½ cup cubed cheddar cheese (optional)

¼ cup low-fat Italian dressing (try Food Hero Red Wine Vinaigrette)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Cook frozen peas according to package directions or to 165 degrees F.
Try substituting different vegetables. Always cook frozen vegetables according to package directions."
Ham can be substituted with any meat of choice.
Try whole-grain pasta for more whole grains.

Comments

Submitted by Claire on Tue, 04/01/2014 - 11:26

Kids love the color and the added protein of this salad. Great well rounded snack or meal!

Submitted by alexwilbert on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 21:21

Such an easy and yummy dish!!

Submitted by FoodFanatic on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 13:51

Such and easy but tasty recipe!

Submitted by veggielover75 on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 15:16

Very simple and colorful dish! Makes a quick healthy meal for young children.

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