Pasta Salad with Ham and Vegetables
This simple pasta salad combines pasta, vegetables, ham, and a creamy cucumber dressing. It can be prepared ahead of time for lunch, a picnic, or a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup small pasta shapes
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup ham, cubed
Cucumber Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Directions
- Have an adult cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Add the peas and carrots during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Drain the pasta and vegetables, then rinse under cold water.
- Add the pasta mixture and cubed ham to a serving bowl.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, and dill.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and gently toss until coated.
- Cover and chill before serving.
Make It Your Own: Substitute cooked chicken, turkey, cheese cubes, chickpeas, or additional vegetables for the ham.
Find more combinations on our Pasta Salad Recipes page.