MOMMY'S SUMMER SALAD

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A cool summer salad for hot summer nights. Goes well with sliced French bread. You can use any shape pasta you want with this salad--bowties and rotini both work great!

Provided by Sue

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups rotelle pasta
½ pound chopped ham
2 cups shredded Colby cheese
½ cup ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup fat-free creamy salad dressing (ie: Fat Free Miracle Whip TM)
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, ham, cheese and peas.
  • Whisk together the ranch dressing and Miracle Whip ™. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 832.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Manish Century
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a delicious and refreshing treat.


Cesar Solomon
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This salad is so easy to make. It's the perfect last-minute side dish for a summer party or picnic.


Grace Njikho
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It really brings out the flavors of the fruits and vegetables.


Muhammad Sale
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Moldova
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect summer salad!


Rebekah Barnes
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet dressing and the colorful fruits.


Christina Taylor
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I often add berries or peaches that are starting to get a little soft.


Alexandria Villa
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Namhla Memani
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This salad is perfect for a summer party or picnic. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a hit.


Saadaq Abdirahman Adle
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a delicious and refreshing treat.


Greta Ranum
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up summer fruits and vegetables.


oogaaboogaa
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is amazing, and the combination of fruits and veggies is perfect.


Sharita Peoples
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Deneo Motloung
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


joel obama
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The dressing is what really makes this salad special. It's tangy, sweet, and flavorful.


Suraj Sonar
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I love the combination of fruits and veggies in this salad. It's so colorful and appealing.


Akhi Kh
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This is my go-to summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a hot day.


hm numan
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced, and it's so easy to make.


Rutendo Gwekwerere
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! The dressing was tangy and refreshing, and the combination of fruits and veggies was perfect.