Prepare this side dish or light meal in about 30 minutes. Leftover ham would be perfect for this dish!
12 oz. uncooked small shell pasta
2 c. frozen sweet peas
3 c. diced cooked ham
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. chopped red bell pepper
1/2 c. dill pickle relish, drained
8 oz. Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend, diced
3/4 c. mayonnaise
3/4 c. ranch salad dressing
1/4 c. chopped fresh chives
1/8 t. pepper
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding peas during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
While pasta is cooking, in large bowl, mix ham, celery, bell pepper, pickle relish and cheese.
In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
Add cooked and drained pasta and peas to salad; stir gently to mix. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
8-9 servings