AWESOME HAM PASTA SALAD

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I never seem to make enough of this salad. When people see the recipe, they look at me as if I am a little odd...but when they eat it they can't seem to stop! This recipe is great for kids and adults alike. The garlic is optional. Also, to lighten up the salad, substitute light mayonnaise, light sour cream, and turkey ham.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces ziti pasta
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
15 small sweet pickles, chopped, juice reserved
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice. Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1746.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

denisa iuliana
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This ham pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the creamy dressing and the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's a great dish for summer picnics and potlucks.


Deliylah Dominguez
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I made this ham pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


drip lord
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This ham pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.


samer Hossain
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I've made this ham pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold salad, so it's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.


Muhammad Asif Ghulam Hussain
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This ham pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the creamy dressing and the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's a great dish for summer picnics and potlucks.


Jazzy Quinn
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I made this ham pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


daser FF
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This ham pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.


Eduardo Guzman
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I've made this ham pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold salad, so it's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.


Madjide Benouis
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This ham pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the creamy dressing and the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's a great dish for summer picnics and potlucks.


Power 5858
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I made this ham pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Favour Emmanuel
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This ham pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.


Cabdicasiis Yoonis
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I've made this ham pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold salad, so it's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.


Marie Bentley
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This ham pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the creamy dressing and the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's a great dish for summer picnics and potlucks.


Kgatliso Oliphant
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I made this ham pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr_Gul_Muhammad_007
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This ham pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love the combination of ham, pasta, and vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.


Zahidhussain PANHWAR
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I've made this ham pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a cold salad, so it's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.


Marada Gobbell
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This ham pasta salad is awesome! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for summer because it's light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.