A true southern classic, this Ham and Pasta salad is a staple at most get togethers. You will love the creamy texture and full flavor!
I’m a little late today since I had so many posts that wound up going up yesterday.
I really didn’t want to inundate my poor followers with so much. Today is Letter H is the A-Z April Blogging Challenge and I went for Ham.
We had tons of ham leftover from Easter and I wanted to find something to do with all the leftovers. This, wonderful, very traditional southern dish, was it.
A great, easy dish that helps use up leftover ham if you have it. A classic ham and pasta salad keeps things traditional.
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Recipe for Ham and Pasta Salad

Ham and Pasta Salad | Classic Southern
This classic southern Ham and Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish or pasta salad for a BBQ or any get together!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- ¾ cups chopped celery
- 1 small onion chopped
- ½ cup dill pickles chopped
- 2 cups chopped ham
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook your pasta until tender, according to package directions.
- Drain and run cold water over the pasta to cool it off. Drain all water.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic and parsley.
- In a large bowl, pour in the pasta and add the mayo sauce and mix together well.
- Add the celery, onion, dill pickles and ham and mix together.
- Gently stir in the shredded cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
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Diana @GourmetDrizzles
Wednesday 10th of April 2013
This is perfect! I was just doing a search this morning for a yummy pasta salad to make tomorrow, and this has ALL my favorite flavors. Thanks!
Three Headed Chef
Wednesday 10th of April 2013
Looks great! We make a variation of this that also includes slightly cooked broccoli heads and chopped pecans or walnuts (gives is a nice bite). Thanks for posting.
Nicole Cook
Wednesday 10th of April 2013
Oh that sounds fabulous. I would definitely add some broccoli to this to make it even better. The nut idea is awesome too. Thank you!
Liz
Wednesday 10th of April 2013
Thank you. Sounds really good.
Nicole Cook
Wednesday 10th of April 2013
Thanks so much Liz! :)