Best 8 Pretty Pasta Salad With Peas Parmesan And Ham Recipes

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Are you excited to impress your friends and family with a delightful and visually appealing dish? Then, let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the realm of "Pretty Pasta Salad with Peas, Parmesan, and Ham." This vibrant and flavorful salad is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Get ready to transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish that will be the star of any picnic, potluck, or summer gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PASTA SALAD WITH HAM AND PEAS



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This pasta salad with ham and peas makes for an easy make-ahead summer dinner or side at a picnic or cookout.

Provided by Smart Savvy Living

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb box ditalini pasta (or other shape such as macaroni)
salt for cooking pasta
1 cup frozen peas
4 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, and chopped finely
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (can use white if you don't have apple cider)
1/4 cup white granulated sugar (or to taste)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt to taste (~1 1/2 teaspoons)
ground black pepper to taste (~1/2 teaspoon)
2 bell peppers, trimmed and seeded and chopped finely (I use 1 red and 1 yellow)
2 cups cooked ham chopped into small cubes (I used a ham I made with my brown sugar glaze)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (I used dried minced onion since I don't tolerate raw onion well)
Optional: 2 stalks celery finely chopped

Steps:

  • Boil pasta in salted water as directed on packaging until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks, mix together mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined into a dressing.
  • Stir in the peppers, ham, onion and celery until everything is covered with the dressing. Set aside.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, drain and stir in frozen peas. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking and drain thoroughly. Gently fold the pasta and peas into the dressing mix.
  • Taste for seasoning and then cover and refrigerate until serving, preferably at least a couple hours if not overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 112 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/8th of recipe, Sodium 512 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

PRETTY PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS, PARMESAN AND HAM



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This is a wonderful pasta salad which I have been making for at least 15 years. In fact when I first moved to Greece and my mother visited me a year later, one of the first things she asked me was about how to make this recipe. I have made it for buffets and even for my engagement party and it tastes as good as it looks which is saying something! Enjoy.

Provided by joanna_giselle

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

350 g spiral penne (tri-coloured is wonderful) or 350 g wheel pasta (tri-coloured is wonderful)
225 g ham (chopped)
225 g peas
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (freshly-grated)
2 tablespoons parsley (finely-chopped)
1/3 cup olive oil (can reduce this amount to your personal preference)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water until firm. (I always add a stock cube to the water to improve the flavour-Maggi pasta stock cubes are ideal.).
  • Boil or microwave the peas until tender.
  • Add drained pasta, peas, parsley and ham in a large bowl and toss well.
  • Shake dressing ingredients together in a jam jar and pour over pasta salad.
  • Add parmesan cheese and serve.
  • Note: This tastes great the next day.

CREAMY HERBED EASTER HAM AND PEA PASTA SALAD



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Dress ham and peas with a creamy parsley, chive and mint dressing for a pasta salad that sings of spring.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried penne or pennette
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced ham

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, mint, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the ham to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

PRETTY PARTY PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Pretty Party Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wildheart

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces tri-colored pasta, any shape
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, from the deli
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta.
  • Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Chill for a minimum of four hours.
  • Put in your prettiest clear glass bowl, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 773.4, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.7

HAM PASTA SALAD



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I "invented" this salad as I went along...it's a combination of various pasta salad recipes I'd seen. It can be served as a side dish, of course. In summer, however, my husband doesn't care for hot meals, so I make it as a main dish. We're recent city transplants with two young children, ages 6 and 3.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 ounces) shell macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss macaroni with ham, green pepper, tomato and onion. In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, Parmesan cheese, milk and salt. Pour over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate. , Sprinkle with additional Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS



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A fresh twist on a pasta salad. Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated and served later.

Provided by TinaJ

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ white onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add peas, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, celery, and onion to the macaroni. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 272.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HAM AND PEA PASTA SALAD



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Whip up an easy Ham and Pea Pasta Salad for a tasty side! You can't get much easier than 3 ingredients and 10 minutes for this Ham and Pea Pasta Salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (6.4 oz.) KRAFT Italian Pasta Salad
1-1/2 cups chopped OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on package, reserving Parmesan pouch.
  • Stir in ham and peas.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 17 g

RUBY TUESDAY'S HAM & PEA PASTA SALAD COPYCAT RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by Jaxson

Number Of Ingredients 13

SALAD:
8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
8 ounces ham, 1/4" cubed, about 2 cups
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4" cubed
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, cooked and drained
DRESSING:
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine salad ingredients. In a smaller bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over macaroni mix and toss to blend well. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. (More mayonnaise or sour cream may be needed.)

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: To save time, cook the pasta and peas in advance. Let them cool completely, then store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will give your pasta salad the best flavor. Look for ripe, colorful produce, and use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best results.
  • Don't Overcook the Pasta: Al dente pasta is the perfect texture for pasta salad. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be sure to taste it a minute or two before the recommended cooking time is up. It should be slightly firm to the bite.
  • Chill Before Serving: Pasta salad is best served chilled. After assembling the salad, cover it and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pasta to absorb the dressing.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and versatile ingredients, this Pretty Pasta Salad with Peas, Parmesan, and Ham is a delightful dish that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer party, packing a lunch for work, or simply looking for a light and refreshing meal, this pasta salad is sure to please. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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