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One Pot Ham Pasta Salad

Quick and easy ham pasta salad recipe, homemade with simple in in one pot in 20 minutes. Loaded with cheddar cheese, green onions, ranch and mayo dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ham salad, homemade pasta salad
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 532kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Creamy Mayo Dressing

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Full fat
  • ½ cup Ranch dressing Full fat
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Or any other fresh herb of your choice, Roughly chopped

Salad

  • 8 oz. Small shell pasta Use half of the 16 oz. box, Boiled and drained
  • 1 cup Ham Diced small, Cooked
  • ¼ cup Celery Finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Green onions Thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Peas and carrots Frozen, Thawed, Optional
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese Shredded, Full fat
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded, Full fat

Instructions

  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, salt, pepper, parsley and mix until smooth.
  • Add boiled pasta, ham, celery, green onions, peas and carrots (optional), cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese.
  • Toss until combined.
  • Cover and chill in fridge overnight or at least 1 hour to allow flavors to deepen. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2098IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg