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Mommy's Summer Salad

By: Sue 
"A cool summer salad for hot summer nights. Goes well with sliced French bread. You can use any shape pasta you want with this salad--bowties and rotini both work great!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotelle pasta
  • 1/2 pound chopped ham
  • 2 cups shredded Colby cheese
  • 1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup fat-free creamy salad dressing (ie: Fat Free Miracle Whip TM)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained

Directions

  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, ham, cheese and peas.
  3. Whisk together the ranch dressing and Miracle Whip ™. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 40mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I added more veggies and increased the amount of Ranch. This was good, but not great. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by CASCHOLZEN   view full review
I love this salad! My son chose to make it for his birthday - when it was 96 degrees and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by Dixie J   view full review
Good recipe. If I were to make it again I would definately add to it. Maybe some more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by PULLEYHEATHER   view full review
This was pretty good, but it was kind of bland. I think it needs more spices, but I'm a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by VIRGINIA G   view full review
I added onion to it. It was wonderful!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2004 by NESSAPO   view full review
I think this recipe is great for when the kids are out playing and i want to make them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by JAIMERUNYAN   view full review
Great with a few adjustments. I added carrots, green onion and about 1/4 tsp. each of dill and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by CRYMSYNSLADY   view full review
I made this salad for a church gathering and everyone loved it. It was the first thing to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Great quick throw together salad when the weather gets too hot. I did not use canned peas, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2007 by BOBBIEANNE   view full review
I added broccoli and peppers and carrots to this otherwise traditional dish. Tasted like I was...

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