Awesome Ham Pasta Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Awesome Ham Pasta Salad). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 27 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Awesome Ham Pasta Salad

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

Norris' Sesame Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a large bowl mix together the drained pasta ham peppers onion pickles and tomatoes.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Awesome Ham Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 696.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.3g 43%

Carbohydrates: 44.9g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 11.3g

Fat: 48.2g 74%

Saturated Fat: 12.1g 60%

Cholesterol: 64.8mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 1625.9IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 90.6mg 151%

Folate: 117.7mcg 29%

Calcium: 75.4mg 8%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 48.5mg 17%

Potassium: 594.4mg 17%

Sodium: 1746.7mg 70%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 53%

Calories From Fat: 433.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.