Corn Pasta Salad with Ham and Creamy Dressing

Yield: 8 servings    Prep Time: 10 min     Cook time: 10 min

This Creamy Corn Pasta Salad is perfect for sharing at any summer gathering! Try this pasta salad with ham and creamy dressing for a quick, fresh, and delicious meal any time of the year.

Ingredients you need for the Corn Pasta Salad with Ham and Creamy Dressing

  • 8 oz farfalle pasta or other short pasta
  • 1 cup cooked corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 slices cooked ham, diced (or you favorite ham)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed

Directions

1. To make the cream corn pasta salad: Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside – you can keep some of the pasta cooking water to make the sauce later.

2. While pasta is cooking, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water (optional), and freshly squeezed lime juice in a mason jar. If you feel your salad dressing is too thick, add more sour cream, small amounts of water, or extra lime juice (or lemon juice). Or a combination of what I just listed.

3. In a large bowl, combine cooked and drained pasta, cooked corn kernels, diced bell pepper, and chopped cooked ham. Add a few dollops of the salad dressing, then mix to combine.

4. Distribute into individual salad bowls, and sprinkle the creamy corn pasta salad with chopped fresh basil. Enjoy! ❤️