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French Dressing Pasta Salad
Benchi

French Dressing Pasta Salad

A fresh and bright pasta salad perfect for lunch or a summer party. This pasta salad is made without mayo, and loaded with peas, red onions, Cheddar cheese, and Canadian bacon. Zesty French dressing gives a vibrant color to the salad!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 6oz package diced Canadian ham, diced
  • 1 10oz package frozen peas, cooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup French dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta, then strain. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, red onion, diced ham, and peas.
  2. In another small bowl, mix the sour cream and French dressing, then season with the salt and pepper.
  3. Add the dressing to the pasta bowl and stir until everything is coated. Pour in the shredded cheese and mix well. Chill for a few hours before serving.