Ranch Ham & Pasta Salad

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked small shell pasta (12 ounces)
• 2 cups Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers frozen sweet peas
• 3 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup dill pickle relish, drained
• 8 ounces Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend, diced (2 cups)
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding peas during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix ham, celery, bell pepper, pickle relish and cheese. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients.

Add pasta and peas to salad; stir gently to mix. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.