For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise, light sour cream, and turkey ham. Consider adding other vegetables like celery, carrots, or peas for extra crunch and nutrition. If you don't have sweet pickles, dill pickles can be used, but you may want to add a touch of sugar to the dressing to balance the flavors. Fresh herbs like parsley or dill can be added to the salad for a burst of freshness. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before chilling. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or vinegar to suit your preference.
Awesome Ham Pasta Salad
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME12 mins
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TOTAL TIME27 mins
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SERVING6 People
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This vibrant and flavorful pasta salad is a delightful medley of savory ham, crisp vegetables, and tangy-sweet pickles, all tossed in a creamy, umami-rich dressing. It's a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate45 g
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Cholesterol65 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium1747 mg
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Sugar11 g
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Fat48 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. (10 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, ham, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, chopped pickles, and halved cherry tomatoes. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, white vinegar, salt, black pepper, minced garlic (if using), and 1/2 cup of the reserved pickle juice until well combined. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold until everything is evenly coated. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together. (2+ hours)
06 Step
Recipe View Serve the pasta salad chilled or at room temperature.
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Allan Schowalter
Feb 25, 2024The pickle juice in the dressing is genius!
Wilfrid Bashirian
Jan 25, 2024This recipe is a winner! Everyone at the barbecue loved it.
Monty Reynolds
Nov 21, 2023I was skeptical about the beef bouillon, but it really adds a unique and delicious flavor.
Rylee Keebler
Mar 12, 2023Easy to make and perfect for meal prepping.
Betty Corwin
Jun 4, 2022I substituted the ham with grilled chicken and it was still amazing!