Spring Sweet Pea Pasta Salad

Description

This quick and easy salad can be served as a side dish or a main course. I suggest serving it with sliced apple, sweet gherkins, or cornichons. Nice bread and a glass of white wine wouldn’t hurt either!

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie (farfalle) pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 8 ounces frozen green peas, thawed
  • 8 ounces diced fully cooked lean ham
  • 8 ounces cubed sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill, for garnish

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 6

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