This pasta salad is a favorite among kids. I make it with odd-shaped pasta shapes like wagon wheels, fiore (flower-shaped), cellentani ("squiggly"-shaped), or sometimes just plain old elbow macaroni.

Ingredients

12 serv.

wagon wheel macaroni or elbow macaroni↗1 lb
celery ribs, chopped↗3
chopped red onion3⁄4 cup
frozen baby peas, thawed1 1⁄2 cups
cooked ham, cut into 1/2 -1-inch cubes↗3⁄4 lb
cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 -1-inch cubes↗3⁄4 lb
mayonnaise↗2 cups
vinegar↗2 tablespoons
sugar↗1 tablespoon
mustard↗3⁄4 teaspoon
ketchup↗3⁄4 teaspoon
salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
dill weed↗1⁄2 teaspoon
paprika↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, toss together cooled cooked pasta, celery, onion, peas, ham and cheese.
2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, dill and paprika until well-blended.
3
Pour mayo dressing mixture over salad mixture and stir to coat well.

Source: food.com

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