Some summertime dishes are just too good to be true. This Easy Pasta Salad is simple enough to become a favorite side and filling enough to serve as a light main course. Enjoy more warm weather recipes by visiting Culinary.net.

pasta salad
Easy Pasta Salad

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy“
Serving: 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound pasta noodles of choice
  • 1 can (15 ounces) peas, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) carrots, drained
  • 1 package (16 ounces) diced ham
  • 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
  • 1 package (6 ounces) cheddar cheese cubes
  • 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.