Dress ham and peas with a creamy parsley, chive and mint dressing for a pasta salad that sings of spring.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4-6 |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4-6 |
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 354 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 566 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 354 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 566 mg |
Reviews
I actually made this as a main course on a Monday. To lighten it up I used a little less mayo and a little more sour cream, added some fresh asparagus I had in the fridge along with the peas and served it hot with a side salad. So easy and fast….not to mention delicious. Huge hit.
I made this to try it out for an easter recipe and my family LOVED IT! I’m so happy and grateful to find this easy recipe!
This is similar to a recipe I make that we just love and have often in the summer. I use tortellini as the pasta and cut up an 8 oz ham steak. Just mix a packet of ranch dressing with mayo and a little milk to thin out. I get the peas out of the freezer before starting anything else and by the time the salad is done, the peas are defrosted and there’s no need to cook. Can’t get any easier it’s delicious.
I love this pasta salad! I’m not a peas fan and didn’t grow up eating ham but together with the mayo binder in some thick noodle pasta is pretty good. For Easter it’s refreshing and a fun way to add ham to the meal.
So good! Great for leftover ham.
Delicious & simple. My picky husband loved it.