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Baby Shower Pasta Salad

Creamy Baby Shower Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 362
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb small pasta shells
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar, diced small
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried dill (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and dill in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, peas, cheddar, ham, bell pepper, and onion. Fold gently until everything is coated.
  4. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Before serving, toss again and garnish with extra peas or parsley.

Notes

Chill the salad for at least an hour to let the flavors come together. If it firms up too much after chilling, stir in a tablespoon of milk to loosen without adding more heaviness.