Cool Summer Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is a great dish for a quick lunch/dinner or to bring to a potluck. It is easy to make and incredibly tasty.

Pasta Salad

Ingredients

4 cups cooked pasta

8 oz cooked ham pieces

4 oz cheddar cheese, cubed (we used sharp cheddar)

1 cup frozen green peas, thawed

3 carrots- peeled, julienned, & lightly steamed

2 green onions sliced

Dressing: 

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1tsp sugar

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp Dijon

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/4 tsp pepper

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.

In small second bowl, stir together dressing. 

Pour dressing over salad items & toss to coat.

Refrigerate 1 hour & serve chilled.

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Ingredients

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl

In small second bowl, stir together dressing. 

Pour dressing over salad items & toss to coat.

Refrigerate 1 hour & serve chilled.