Where Healthy Food Is Fun, Fast, Tasty and Fits Your Budget!

User login

You need to login to use this feature, or create an account if you don't yet have one. It's free and easy.

Create an Account

Pasta Salad

NotesVideoVideo: Simple Steps to Cutting Bell Peppers

Recipe Notes

  • Try substituting different vegetables.
  • Ham can be substituted with any meat of choice. 

 

 

Kid friendly

Ingredients

3 cups
cooked pasta
2 Tablespoons
chopped sweet onion
1⁄4 cup
chopped celery
1⁄4 cup
chopped carrots
1⁄4 cup
frozen peas, thawed
2 Tablespoons
chopped red or green bell pepper
1 1⁄2 cups
chopped ham
1⁄2 cup
cubed cheddar cheese (optional)
1⁄4 cup
fat free or low fat Italian dressing

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try substituting different vegetables.
  • Ham can be substituted with any meat of choice. 
Photo of Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 6 cups
Nutrition Facts: View Label
Last updated: 07/02/19

4 Comments for "Pasta Salad"

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.

OSU Extension Service
Family & Community Health
Oregon State University
106 Ballard Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: 541.737.1017

email: Food.Hero@oregonstate.edu

Copyright © 2019
Oregon State University