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Lunch size portion of sweet pasta salad with peas, ham, cheese, onions, carrots, and peppers in a creamy tangy and sweet dressing with a fork, ready to eat.

Sweet Pasta Salad

Sweet pasta salad is a perfect side dish for barbecues, family reunions, potlucks, and more. It also makes a great simple lunch. Feel free to experiment with adding your favorite vegetables and mix-ins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 1½ cups shredded carrots
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 12 oz. frozen peas
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • ⅔ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 oz. sharp cheddar cut into cubes
  • 2 cups diced ham
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cook pasta to al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, condensed milk, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta, vegetables, ham, and cheese. Stir to coat. The dressing will seem too thin at this point. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • Stir again before serving.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Notes

Try adding diced sweet peppers or celery for more crunch.
Feel free to leave the ham out if you prefer, or try adding chopped chicken instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2386IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1mg
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