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.
Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 260cal
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