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Ham and cheese creamy pasta salad in a glass bowl.
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Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad

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 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, ham, pasta
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 260cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 5-quart stockpot
  • cutting board & knife
  • large bowl

Ingredients

Salad

  • 16 ounces ham steaks We used Hatfield Honey Ham steaks (2)
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta cooked until al dente
  • ¾ cup diced peppers We used mini, red and orange rainbow peppers for a sweet flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons green onion diced

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow prepared mustard
  • ¼ cup organic Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260cal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg