Customer Newsletter, June 2008

Recipe Box: Ham & Pea Pasta Salad

12 ounces rotini, about 4 cups
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced ham
1 can sliced ripe olives, about 2 ounces
1-1/2 cups frozen green peas, cooked until just tender
1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
1/2 cup ranch-style dressing
1 scant teaspoon dried leaf basil, or about 1 T chopped basil
Dash garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS
Cook rotini in boiling salted water just until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Rinse under cool running water, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in all remaining ingredients, adding more mayonnaise as needed. Cover and chill for at least two hours or overnight. Serves 6-8.

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