A zesty, sweet, and savory pasta salad that is creamy and delicious. This recipe features a homemade dressing that pairs so well with the flavors in this easy dish.
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Chill Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr25 minutesmins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, ham, pasta
Servings: 15servings
Calories: 260cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $9
Equipment
refrigerator
Stovetop
5-quart stockpot
cutting board & knife
large bowl
Ingredients
Salad
16ouncesham steaksWe used Hatfield Honey Ham steaks (2)
8ouncescheddar cheesecubed
8ouncesfarfalle pastacooked until al dente
¾cupdiced peppersWe used mini, red and orange rainbow peppers for a sweet flavor.
2tablespoonsgreen oniondiced
Dressing
1cupmayonnaise
3tablespoonsgranulated sugar
1tablespoonyellow prepared mustard
¼cuporganic Apple Cider Vinegar
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Bring a 5-quart stock pot to a boil, and add pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes or until al dente.
Strain out water, and drain pasta into a colander. Rinse pasta with cold water until no longer hot.
Add strained pasta to a large bowl, and mix in ham, cheese, peppers, and onion.
In a medium bowl, add the dressing ingredients, and whisk until combined; set aside.
Pour dressing over the mixture, and mix to combine. Cover the bowl, and chill for at least one hour. You may need to remix before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.