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Ham and Pea Pasta Salad

Need a cold and refreshing side salad to serve as an appetizer? Prepare this tasty and simple Ham and Pea Pasta Salad that's a perfect way to use up leftover ham. So great for Easter too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easter Pasta Salad, Macaroni salad, paleo easter recipes, paleo pasta salad, pasta salad for Easter
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta Use Jovial Foods, for paleo
  • 1½ cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 1½ cup ham cubed
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 1/2 cup paleo mayonnaise
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp dried chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Add peas to the boiling water at the last minute.
  • Drain the pasta and peas, and run under cold water to cool. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add ham, celery, parsley, mint, mayo, lemon juice, and dried chives to the pasta and peas, and mix together. Mix in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving - makes 6 | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1801IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg