SPRING SWEET PEA PASTA SALAD

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Categories     Vegetable     Ham     Pasta     Dill     Lemon     Spring

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounce) bow tie/farfalle pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 pinch (or to taste) cayenne pepper
1 recipe (to taste) kosher salt
1/2 cup red onion, diced
8 ounces frozen green peas, thawed
8 ounces fully cooked lean ham, diced
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
2 sprigs (for garnish) fresh dill

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the bow tie pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold water, then toss with the olive oil, and set aside.
  • Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried dill, cayenne pepper, and salt until smooth. Fold in the onion, peas, ham, Cheddar cheese, and bow tie pasta.
  • Garnish with the dill sprigs to serve.

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