How to Make Awesome Ham Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ham pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or as a refreshing addition to a summer picnic or barbecue spread. It is a perfect way to use up leftover ham and create a filling and satisfying meal that is both flavorful and easy to prepare.

This awesome ham pasta salad recipe takes the classic combination of ham and pasta and adds a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing to create a dish that is bursti...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    697 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1747mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 91mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 594mg