Ham Pasta Salad

 

 

I made this pasta salad for our Church potluck for Easter Sunday.  Those friends who knew I had made it came up to me and said it was good.  I thought so too so here is the recipe. =0)

 

HAM PASTA SALAD

 

1 pound bag of elbow macaroni

2 cups cooked diced ham

3 stalks of celery, chopped small

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup shredded cheese (I used mix of cheddar and jack)

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

2 TBSP pickle juice

salt and pepper to taste

 

Cook pasta as directed.  Drain and rinse with cold water.  Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil.  Add meat and veggies.  In bowl, mix together mayo, ranch dressing, pickle juice and salt and pepper.  Add to pasta, meat and veggies.  Stir and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, add some milk and stir to make it moist again. Serves a lot!