A flavor-packed pasta salad combining peas, ham, mushrooms, eggs and cheese in a creamy buttermilk dressing, this peas and ham pasta salad is a winner. In a large bowl combine the pasta, mushrooms, peas, onion, ham, eggs and cheese. In a medium bowl mash the clove of garlic and salt into a paste.
This low carb pasta salad is a wonderfully filling dish, with Italian flavors that everyone will enjoy! Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions - about 10 minutes in boiling water. For the last minute of cooking time, add in the asparagus. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Including sliced cucumber in your pasta salad gives each bite a refreshing crunch. Cucumbers are low in carbohydrates and made up mostly of water, so it’s a great keto-friendly vegetable to always have stocked. 1/2 cup of cucumber has 2 grams carbs. Thanks to its high fat content and low carbs, cheese is keto diet-approved.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Pour the salad dressing over the pasta mixture. Stir gently to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.