Simple Pasta Salad
40 min
Perfect for lunchboxes or a quick weeknight fix — pasta, ham, cheese, and sugar snap peas. Done in under 40 minutes.
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Four ingredients, twenty minutes, done. Cheese ravioli makes this feel a bit more special than your average pasta salad.
Instructions
- 1
Cook the ravioli according to the instructions on the package.
- 2
Rinse the tomatoes and cut them into wedges.
- 3
Toss everything together and you've got yourself a quick, easy pasta salad.
Per average serving
0
Calories
kcal
0
Protein
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0
Carbs
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0
Fat
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0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
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Calories
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0
Protein
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0
Carbs
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0
Fat
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0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0mg
Sodium
Tips from the kitchen
- Cool the ravioli down before you toss everything together. If it goes in hot, the salad mix wilts immediately and you end up with a soggy mess. Spread it out on a baking sheet for a few minutes or rinse it under cold water.
- Fresh ravioli cooks fast, usually 3-4 minutes. Pull it out on the early side. Overcooked ravioli breaks apart when you toss it and the filling leaks out.
- Pat the ham dry before cutting it up. Packaged sliced ham can be quite wet, and that extra moisture ends up at the bottom of the bowl.
- Cut the tomato wedges smaller than you think you need to. Big chunks slide around and you end up with half the bowl being tomato.
Ways to vary it
- Swap the ham for salami or pepperoni if that's what you have. The saltiness works the same way, and it holds up a bit better in the fridge if you're making this ahead.
- A handful of olives or some sliced sun-dried tomatoes mixed in adds a bit more depth. Totally optional, the salad works fine without them.
- If you want a dressing, a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar is enough. The ravioli filling already brings a lot of flavor on its own.
Storage & leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed container. The salad mix softens overnight, so it's best the day you make it. Don't freeze this one, the ravioli texture doesn't survive it.
What to serve with it
Good alongside a bowl of tomato soup for lunch, or just some crusty bread if you're keeping it simple.
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By Untrained ChefPublished 22 June 2026
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