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Spring Ham & Pea Pasta Salad is the perfect addition to your seasonal menu! This refreshing and flavorful side dish features tender pasta, succulent ham, and sweet peas, all tossed in a creamy and herbaceous dressing. This dish is loaded with fresh and vibrant ingredients that will remind you of all the sunny days ahead. It's the best way to showcase the flavors of the season and is ideal for a family gathering or a picnic in the park. Spring Ham & Pea Pasta Salad is the perfect light dish to ring in the season of warm weather and blooming flowers coming your way!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces dried penne or pennette
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup ham, diced
Directions
Step 1 -Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 2 -In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, the parsley, the sour cream, the chives, the mint, the lemon juice, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 3 -Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 4 -Add the peas to the pot 3 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking.
Step 5 -Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
Step 6 -Add the pasta and the ham to the mayonnaise mixture and toss to coat.
Step 7 -Season the pasta salad with the salt and the pepper.
Step 8 -Serve.

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