Ranch Ham and Pasta Salad

 

3

cups uncooked small shell pasta (12 oz)

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

oz 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

• 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.
• 2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix ham, celery, bell pepper, pickle relish and cheese. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
• 3 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.