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Easy Peasy Pasta Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta noodles of choice
  • 1 can peas, drained 15 ounces
  • 1 can carrots, drained 15 ounces
  • 1 package diced ham 16 ounces
  • 1 package real bacon pieces 2 1/2 ounces
  • 1 package cheddar cheese cubes 6 ounces
  • 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup juice from bread butter pickles
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and place in large bowl. Add peas, carrots, ham, bacon pieces and cheese cubes.
  • In separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, pickle juice, vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour mixture over pasta and mix well.
  • Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: fresh, spring, summer