Ham and Jalapeño Pasta Salad

Name: Ham and Jalapeño Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ozs pasta, elbows or shells; 10 slices ham, in small squares; 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded; 1 small can corn; 1/4 white onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 to 3 pickled jalapeños, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons of the jalapeño pickling juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded; 1 cup of lettuce, washed and finely chopped

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Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 12

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Can you guess what my favorite summer activity is? I'll give you a hint: it's an outdoor activity to be enjoyed with family. It includes a blanket to sit on and a basket filled with snacks or a whole meal to share with the people I love the most. If you guessed picnic, you're right! And if you like picnics as much as I do, then I know you'll love this fresh salad with ham, corn and jalapeño. It's perfect for a picnic at the park or beach.

by Leslie Limon

Updated Sep 15, 2015

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Ingredients

8 ozs pasta, elbows or shells
10 slices ham, in small squares
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
1 small can corn
1/4 white onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 to 3 pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
2 tablespoons of the jalapeño pickling juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
1 cup of lettuce, washed and finely chopped

Directions

1

Cook the pasta in boiling water at high heat until it's finished cooking. Strain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
2

Mix the pasta with all the ingredients (except the lettuce) in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Add the lettuce just before serving. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

tip 1
This recipe can be prepared a day in advance, but without the lettuce. Add the chopped lettuce right before serving.

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Can you guess what my favorite summer activity is? I'll give you a hint: it's an outdoor activity to be enjoyed with family. It includes a blanket to sit on and a basket filled with snacks or a whole meal to share with the people I love the most. If you guessed picnic, you're right! And if you like picnics as much as I do, then I know you'll love this fresh salad with ham, corn and jalapeño. It's perfect for a picnic at the park or beach.