Layered Pasta Salad
This Layered Pasta Salad is a simple, make-ahead dish perfect for potlucks, featuring layers of pasta, peas, green onion, ham, and cheese topped with a creamy ranch dressing. It’s fresh, flavorful, and easy to prepare, with a beautiful presentation that comes together effortlessly. Best served chilled and tossed just before serving, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 354kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked medium shell pasta cooked, drained
- ½ large red onion thinly sliced
- 10 oz pkg frozen peas, thawed, drained
- 6 oz pkg smoked ham, chopped (I used an 8 oz pkg.)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Place pasta in 3-qt. clear serving bowl. Next layer on half the peas followed by half the onion. Repeat with remaining peas and onion.
- Then layer on the ham.
- Mix mayo and dressing together. Spread over ham layer of the salad to seal.
- Top with cheese and tomatoes; cover.
- Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Toss gently before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg