Cheddar Pasta Toss

16 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups tri-color spiral pasta, uncooked
  • 0.5 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
  • 1 cup cooked ham, julienned
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, cubed into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 3 green onions, green parts only, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch salt (to taste) (optional)
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper (to taste) (optional)
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook rotini according to package directions, during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time add peas to rotini.
  2. 2
    Drain pasta and peas, rinse pasta and peas in cold water, then drain again.
  3. 3
    Combine pasta/peas with the next five ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
  4. 4
    In a small bowl combine all of the mayo with the next 4 ingredients and the salt and pepper if using. Whisk together until smooth and uniform.
  5. 5
    Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine until the pasta mixture is evenly coated.
  6. 6
    Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.

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