CHEDDAR PASTA TOSS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Cheddar Pasta Toss image

This is from the Southern Living 5 Star Recipe Collection cookbooks. My mom has them and this is my favorite recipe out of the collection. It's so pretty for a luncheon or even a picnic -- sometimes I eat it for lunch. The presentation is so pretty with the tri-color rotini but sometime I just use whatever pasta I have on hand. I also double the dressing because I like a lot. The whole recipe also doubles very easily! Also for the ham I use lunch meat ham or the John Morrell's cubed ham. Enjoy! Chill time not included in cook time.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Cheese

Time 15h20m

Yield 1 bowl of pasta salad, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • Cook rotini according to package directions, during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time add peas to rotini.
  • Drain pasta and peas, rinse pasta and peas in cold water, then drain again.
  • Combine pasta/peas with the next five ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
  • 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.
  • Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine until the pasta mixture is evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.

Mian Fahad
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this dish was really good. The cheddar cheese sauce was amazing.


jace5374
[email protected]

This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of cheddar cheese and pasta.


Skankhunt42
[email protected]

I've been making this pasta dish for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and it's always delicious.


Chompa Das
[email protected]

This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Orsedio Hyso
[email protected]

I made this pasta dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Rao Abdulmateen
[email protected]

This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Angel Archambault
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this dish was really good. The cheddar cheese sauce was amazing.


Stephanie Cash
[email protected]

This is the best pasta dish I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy.


Noah Carraher
[email protected]

I made this pasta dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


motivate videos
[email protected]

This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the combination of cheddar cheese and pasta.


Andrew Khosa
[email protected]

I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


leslie simons
[email protected]

This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nathan Muniz
[email protected]

I made this pasta dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it.


husayin Ahmed
[email protected]

This pasta dish was delicious and easy to make! I added some cooked chicken and broccoli to it and it was a hit with my family.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #course     #main-ingredient     #main-dish     #salads     #eggs-dairy     #pasta     #cheese     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #main-dish-pasta     #pasta-salad