Overnight Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Overnight Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. tiny shell macaroni; 2 c. shredded lettuce; 2 hard-cooked eggs; 1 c. ham, cut into strips; 1 c. frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese; 1/2 c. mayonnaise or slaw dressing; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1 Tbsp. chopped green onions; 1 Tbsp. mustard; dash of hot sauce; snipped parsley

Servings: persons

1 c. tiny shell macaroni
2 c. shredded lettuce
2 hard-cooked eggs
1 c. ham, cut into strips
1 c. frozen peas, thawed
1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 c. mayonnaise or slaw dressing
1/4 c. sour cream
1 Tbsp. chopped green onions
1 Tbsp. mustard
dash of hot sauce
snipped parsley

1
Cook macaroni in salted water.
2
Drain and cool.
3
Place lettuce in bottom of 2-quart dish.
4
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5
Top with macaroni.
6
Layer egg slices with salt.
7
Layer ham strips, peas and cheese.
8
Combine salad dressing, sour cream, onion, mustard, hot sauce and spread over top of salad, sealing to edge of dish. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours or overnight.
9
Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
10
Toss before serving.

593

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. tiny shell macaroni, 2 c. shredded lettuce, 2 hard-cooked eggs, 1 c. ham, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Overnight Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Overnight Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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