Mema's Spaghetti Salad

Name: Mema's Spaghetti Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 h
Total time: 12 h 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb thin spaghetti (I usually use rotini pasta though); 2 cups chopped ham; 2 cups chopped colby-monterey jack cheese; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped black olives; 1/4 cup chopped green olives; 1 (1 3/4 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix; 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing

Submitted by loriyeargan

"My husband's favorite pasta salad, passed down from my Grandma (Mema). (This makes A BUNCH!! The serving size says 12, but that is just a guess)"

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Ready In:: 12hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 lb thin spaghetti (I usually use rotini pasta though)
2 cups chopped ham
2 cups chopped colby-monterey jack cheese
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup chopped black olives
¹⁄₄ cup chopped green olives
1 (1 3/4 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing

directions

Cook the pasta according to package directions; run under cold water and drain well.
Mix everything together in a large bowl and cover.
Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

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Reviews

I halfed the recipe and then modified by using 1/2 cup of ham and 1/2 cup of cheese. I used Jalapeno Pepper Jack for a change. Really a great dinner salad for a 90 degree day. We love it and will use it many times.

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