Best 9 Ham And Cheese Noodle Salad Recipes

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Ham and cheese noodle salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy meal. This versatile salad can be made with a variety of ingredients, including different types of noodles, ham, cheese, vegetables, and dressing. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing salad or a more hearty and filling meal, there's a ham and cheese noodle salad recipe out there to suit your needs.

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

HAM AND SHELL SALAD



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A variation from the traditional macaroni or pasta salad.

Provided by ramblinrose

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package medium pasta shells
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
¼ pound deli ham, diced
1 cup diced Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the shell pasta and cook until the pasta is tender but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Stir the peas, ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely chilled, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 672.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

PASTA SALAD - PEAS, HAM AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Pasta Salad - Peas, Ham and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SLColman

Categories     Ham

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb small shell pasta, cooked
1 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb cubed ham
1 lb frozen tiny peas, defrosted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup salad dressing (recommend Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Place cooled cooked pasta, ham, cheese, peas and cheese in a large bowl; mix well.
  • Add mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic salt and dill. Mix until everything is well coated and evenly distributed.
  • Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.5, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 112.8, Sodium 1378, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 37.8

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad is a simple, yet popular, delicious Pasta Salad with just enough dressing to make it tasty enough without having a "doused" salad

Provided by Linda Nortje

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Macaroni, cooked and cooled
1 1/2 cups Cooked Ham, cubed
1 1/2 cups Gouda Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Spring Onions, chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
3 TB Mayonnaise
2 TB Olive Oil, extra virgin
1 TB Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 t Salt
1/4 t Black Pepper

Steps:

  • SALAD: Combine the Pasta, Ham, Cheese, Spring Onions and red Bell Pepper in a large mixing bowl
  • DRESSING: Whisk together the Mayonnaise, Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt and Pepper - pour over the Pasta mixture and stir through - cover and chill for at least 2 hours

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 41 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1.1 grams fiber, Protein 17.1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 592 grams sodium, Sugar 0.7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

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

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

ITALIAN HAM AND CHEESE SALAD



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I came up with this recipe when I was asked to prepare a main-dish salad for a ladies group on a limited budget. Everyone agreed it tasted like a million bucks!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 cup diced red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

HAM AND CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD



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I made this on a Sunday to keep in the fridge for DH to grab for dinner during the week because it was too hot to cook! He loved it and ate the whole big bowl! Its more of a main dish pasta salad. Try it I think you'll like it!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Ham

Time 28m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb boiled ham (thick sliced) or 1/2 lb baked ham (thick sliced)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni (I cook it al dente)
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dice ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Combine ham and cheese with macaroni, celery, onion and pickle.
  • Mix mayonnaise and mustard,Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Then stir into macaroni mixture, mixing well.
  • Chill well until ready to serve, several hours for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 863.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 11.9

THREE-CHEESE AND HAM PASTA SALAD



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No one will ever know that you used a Caesar pasta salad mix to jump-start this fun and flavorful salad!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/3 cup julienne strips mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup diced Cheddar cheese
1 cup julienne strips fully cooked smoked ham (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of hot water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring ccasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir together Seasoning and Crouton Blend, oil, water and mustard in large bowl. Stir in pasta, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese and ham. Refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg

Tips:

  • Freshness is key: Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cook the noodles al dente: This will prevent them from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much can make the salad soggy.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.
  • Experiment with different ingredients: There are many different ways to make this salad. Try adding different vegetables, herbs, or cheeses to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

Ham and cheese noodle salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or main course. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any other gathering. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give ham and cheese noodle salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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