Perfect Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
Recipe type: Side Dish
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Serves: 10
 
This delightful cold salad is perfect as a light meal or a great complimentary side dish for a picnic.
Ingredients
  • Macaroni Rings
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Frozen Peas
  • Chopped Ham
  • Miracle Whip (or Mayo)
  • Sugar
  • Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook macaroni rings according to box instructions. You'll want to cook al dente.
  2. Once done, rinse quickly with cool water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
  3. Dice ¼ cup onion into the smallest sized pieces possible. Place in a medium sized bowl.
  4. Chop the celery into tiny little pieces and add to the bowl.
  5. Cut up 2 cups of deli ham into bite sized pieces and add to the bowl.
  6. Add the 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup frozen peas, and cooked pasta to the bowl. Set aside.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the 1½ cups miracle whip, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon vinegar. Beat well until fully combined.
  8. Drizzle the dressing mixture over the bowl of ingredients. Gently stir until fully incorporated.
  9. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Then serve.
Recipe by Emily Reviews at https://www.emilyreviews.com/2025/05/perfect-creamy-pasta-salad-recipe.html