Ham And Swiss Pasta Salad With Peas

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American · 30 min · Pork · high-protein

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Ingredients

• 10 oz dry rotini pasta
• 1/2 lb thick-cut deli ham, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 oz Swiss cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

1. Boil the rotini in well-salted water 1 minute past the package time so it stays tender when chilled, adding the frozen peas for the last 30 seconds.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cool to the touch, then shake the colander hard to throw off the trapped water.
3. Whisk the mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar, salt, and pepper into a smooth dressing that coats a spoon.
4. Toss the cold pasta and peas with the dressing first, so every piece is slicked before the add-ins go in.
5. Fold in the ham, Swiss, celery, red onion, and dill without crushing the cheese cubes.
6. Chill at least 20 minutes, then taste and add a splash more vinegar if it has gone flat, which pasta salad always does as it sits.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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