How to Make Orzo Ham Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orzo Ham Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at a summer barbecue. This recipe combines orzo, a small rice-shaped pasta, with savory ham, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a delicious and satisfying salad. Whether you're looking for a new way to enjoy ham or simply want a tasty and nutritious salad, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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 orzo, 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 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander set in the sink.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, Dijon and yellow mustard, chives, sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  • Place the cooked and cooled pasta, ham, red onion, green pepper, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss together with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 683mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 252mg