Best 5 Ham And Pineapple Couscous Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than ham and pineapple couscous salad! This delightful dish combines the salty flavor of ham with the sweet and tangy taste of pineapple, all wrapped together in a bed of fluffy couscous. Whether you're hosting a potluck, planning a picnic, or just looking for a tasty lunch or dinner option, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

COUSCOUS & HAM SALAD



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Delicious, quick and healthy. Great with good french bread and dry white wine. Alternatively, stuff large cored tomatoes.

Provided by KieandDen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 16m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb cubed ham
4 ripe plum tomatoes
12 large basil leaves
2 green onions
1 cup garbanzo beans
1/2 cup stuffed olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package direstions.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Cube ham.
  • Coursely chop tomatoes.
  • Thinly slice basil and green onions.
  • Rinse, drain garbonzo beans.
  • Fluff couscous with fork in large serving bowl.
  • Stir in ham, tomatoes, basil, onions, beans, olives, oil, and lemon juice.
  • Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 669.3, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 1, Protein 11

HAM AND PINEAPPLE DINNER



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A great take on a Hawaiian-style dinner. This one's great for that leftover ham. Cubed ham sauteed with onions and pineapple in a sweet sauce. Kids love it and it's great served over rice or noodles.

Provided by MELISSA00

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ cups cooked and cubed ham
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1 ⅓ cups pineapple juice
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the ham, onions and pineapple chunks in the butter for about 5 minutes.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and cornstarch. Stir this together well and pour over the ham mixture in the skillet. Stir well and allow to heat through and thicken, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1258.8 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS SALAD



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Pineapple and green chilies flavor this salad from Margaret Pache. "I used to make this with rice, then decided to try couscous for something different," explains the Mesa, Arizona cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 garlic clove, minced
4-1/2 cups baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, pineapple, chilies, pecans, onions, oil, mint and garlic; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PINEAPPLE HAM SALAD



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Make and share this Pineapple Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BLUE ROSE

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fresh pineapple, leave outer skin on
2 cups cooked ham, cut into chunks
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon hot mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut pineapple in half lengthwise through crown. Remove fruit. leaving shells intact. Core and dice fruit.
  • In large bowl, combine pineapple, ham chunks, cherry tomatoes, celery and green onions.
  • In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients for dressing, blending well.
  • Spoon dressing over pineapple combination, tossing gently to mix.
  • Pile salad into pineapple shells to serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 231.8, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 20.2

HAM & PINEAPPLE RANCH SALAD



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Ham strips, pineapple chunks and asparagus tips arranged over greens are topped with ranch dressing and chow mein noodles for a tasty main-dish salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb. ham, cut into julienne strips
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup fresh or frozen asparagus spear tips, blanched
1 pkg. (10 oz.) salad greens
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Fat Free Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Arrange ham, pineapple and asparagus over greens on serving plates.
  • Serve with dressing. Sprinkle with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the couscous according to the package instructions.
  • If you don't have time to cook the couscous, you can use pre-cooked couscous.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad, such as bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots.
  • Add some nuts or seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Use a light, tangy dressing to complement the flavors of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Ham and pineapple couscous salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and salty flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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