Macaroni Salad with Ham, Peas & Carrots
TOTAL TIME25 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS4
About this RecipeA simple blend of tender pasta, sweet peas, and savory Smithfield ham, this salad offers a cool, balanced bite that fits easily into any mealtime moment.
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Ingredients
Gather Ingredients from the list below 1 lb. Cavatappi noodles 2/3 cup Carrots, sliced 1/2 cup Asparagus, snapped 1 cup Frozen peas to taste Pepper 2 tbsps. Dill 1 tbsp. Honey 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil 1 pinch Kosher salt to taste Pepper 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsps. Parsley, chopped
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Macaroni Salad
Dressing
Directions
1.
In a medium-sized pot, boil pasta in salted water until firm but tender. Pour pasta into colander and rinse under cold water. Drain.
2.
Blanch asparagus: Boil for 1 minute then place in ice bath to keep from cooking.
3.
While pasta is cooking, add Anytime Favorites ham, asparagus, carrots, peas, and ground pepper into a large bowl. Add in drained pasta. Gently fold to combine.
4.
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, honey, ground pepper, and a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the oil until dressing is smooth and thick.
5.
Pour dressing over pasta salad and fold together.
6.
Garnish with dill.
7.
Allow to chill for two hours before serving.
