Cold Pasta Salad

I make this salad usually for parties as it is really easy to prepare and I don't have to think of what everyone would like: everyone seems to love it!!

I use mostly macaroni pasta because it is small and easy to eat for children but any pasta will do really. I use mixed canned veggies (peas, carrots, green beans, kohlrabi, white beans) but any vegetables will do, try not to add very strong flavored vegetables as they will take over the rest of the ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 400gr cooked pasta
• 1 cup ham cut in medium thick pieces
• 3/4 cup mayonaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce (you can leave it out for kids)
• 1 can mixed vegetables drained
• 2 tablespoons pickles chopped 
• 2/3 cup cheese cubed (light cheddar or monterrey jack)

Directions:

1. Pour the cooked pasta in a large bowl.
2. Add the ham, cheese, vegetables and mix together.
3. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, pickles and pepper sauce. Mix together.
4. Serve on a bed of lettuce.