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.

Amyra Jali
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I'm definitely going to try this pasta salad recipe!


RAHUL
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a party or picnic.


sami Sahikder
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Early Conway
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The peas and ham add a nice touch, and the dressing is very flavorful.


Ch Alli
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Brown-y__x__ Brown-y
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the salad came together quickly.


Probablyac
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This pasta salad is delicious! The combination of peas, ham, and Parmesan cheese is perfect. The dressing is also very good - it's light and tangy, but not too overpowering.


Saddique Kamal
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I especially love the addition of peas - they add a nice sweetness and crunch.


Princess Sasha
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and delicious! The peas add a nice sweetness, the ham adds a salty touch, and the Parmesan cheese adds a nutty flavor. The dressing is also very good - it's light and tangy, but not too overpowering.


Gaurab Sunuwar
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The recipe was easy to follow and the salad came together quickly. I will definitely be making this again.


Aryan shabbir Shabbier hussain
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the combination of sweet peas, salty ham, and nutty Parmesan cheese. The dressing was also perfect - light and tangy, but not overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again soon.