Best 8 Basil Pasta And Ham Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors, where basil pasta and ham salad come together to create a symphony of taste. Indulge in this culinary journey as we take you through the steps of creating a delectable and refreshing dish that combines the vibrancy of basil, the savory notes of ham, and the comforting embrace of pasta. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAM PASTA SALAD



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I "invented" this salad as I went along...it's a combination of various pasta salad recipes I'd seen. It can be served as a side dish, of course. In summer, however, my husband doesn't care for hot meals, so I make it as a main dish. We're recent city transplants with two young children, ages 6 and 3.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 ounces) shell macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss macaroni with ham, green pepper, tomato and onion. In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, Parmesan cheese, milk and salt. Pour over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate. , Sprinkle with additional Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

ITALIAN HAM AND PASTA SALAD



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Bow-tie pasta is the start of a hearty salad with broccoli, ham and bell pepper in an Italian dressing that you make from scratch.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 box (9 oz) Frozen Broccoli Cuts
3 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (7 oz)
1 lb cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli and pasta separately as directed on packages; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain.
  • In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Add broccoli, pasta and all remaining salad ingredients to dressing; toss gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg

30-MINUTE HAM AND PASTA SALAD



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Turn leftover ham into the main attraction, with plenty of fresh veggies and yummy pasta tossed with ranch dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked small shell pasta (12 oz)
2 cups frozen sweet peas
3 cups diced cooked ham
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup dill pickle relish, drained
8 oz Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend, diced (2 cups)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding peas during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix ham, celery, bell pepper, pickle relish and cheese. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
  • Add pasta and peas to salad; stir gently to mix. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH BASIL PASTA SALAD



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This is a delicious salad! Use this as an alternative to the traditional pasta or potato salads at your BBQ!

Provided by _jennifer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces prosciutto, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BASIL PASTA AND HAM SALAD



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With fresh basil and tomatoes in the dressing, this refreshing salad delightfully captures the flavor of summer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

TOMATO BASIL DRESSING:
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, onions, oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions until firm to the bite; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large salad bowl. Stir in the ham, olives and basil. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

EASY PASTA SALAD



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This easy pasta salad recipe doesn't require cooking anything but the noodles. Make use of summer zucchini and tomatoes in this picnic or barbecue side.

Provided by Kelly Janke

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 lb. summer squash and/or zucchini, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
½ cup coarsely chopped pickled banana peppers
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1¾ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1 lb. orecchiette or other small pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
½ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz. fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces
1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped basil, plus more for serving
½ cup finely chopped oregano, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Toss 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove, finely grated, 1 lb. summer squash and/or zucchini, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, ½ cup coarsely chopped banana peppers, 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1¾ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and ¾ tsp. freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl to combine. Using your hands, gently massage vegetables to soften slightly. Let sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes.
  • Cook 1 lb. orecchiette or other small pasta in a large pot of boiling heavily salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain in a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
  • Add pasta, 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives, ½ cup finely grated Parmesan, and ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil to vegetable mixture; toss well to combine. Add 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces, 1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped basil, and ½ cup finely chopped oregano and toss gently just to incorporate. Taste pasta salad and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Just before serving, top pasta salad with more Parmesan, basil, and oregano. Do ahead: Pasta salad (without toppings) can be made 5 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

SMOKED HAM AND PENNE PASTA SALAD



Smoked Ham and Penne Pasta Salad image

The simplest of pasta salads from the side panel of a jar of light mayonnaise (store brand). This is a basic recipe that lends itself to variations of your choice.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Ham

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb small penne pasta, cooked drained and cooled
2 cups smoked ham, 1/4 inch strips
1/2 cup onion, sliced thin
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup honey mustard
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta, ham, and onions; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard.
  • Fold into pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 10.5, Sodium 423.1, Carbohydrate 100.6, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried basil.
  • If you don't have ham, you can use cooked chicken or turkey.
  • You can use any type of pasta for this recipe, but short pasta like penne or rotini works best.
  • Be sure to cook the pasta al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • If you want a creamier sauce, you can add 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  • Serve the pasta salad warm or cold.

Conclusion:

Basil pasta salad with ham is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and simple ingredients, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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