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ham pasta salad

Recipe by
Kathy Klein
The Villages, FL

When I have leftover ham, I make a pasta salad and use whatever I have available. Instead of broccoli I will use frozen peas. I use whatever pasta I have in the cupboard. If I don't have ranch dressing I will use Italian dressing, etc.

yield 10 -12
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ham pasta salad

  • 12 oz
    mini shells pasta
  • 2 c
    broccoli florets
  • 1 can
    pitted black olives
  • 2 c
    chopped ham
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    dill weed
  • 8 oz
    ranch dressing
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • salt & pepper

How To Make ham pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • 2
    In a large bowl combine pasta, ham, broccoli, black olives, cheese, onion, and mix together.
  • 3
    Add the ranch salad dressing and stir to coat.
  • 4
    Sprinkle on Dill Weed and salt and pepper to taste.
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