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! ❤️
