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Easy Hawaiian Pasta Salad
This Hawaiian pasta salad recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a taste of the tropics all year long.
Servings: 12
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch , Others
Ingredients
Cold Pasta Salad Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) uncooked elbow macaroni or other pasta shape of your choice
- 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cups cubed ham
- 28 ounces pineapple chunks drained and juice reserved for salad dressing
- 2 red peppers deseeded and chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 4 green onions sliced
- salt
- black pepper
Pineapple Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice reserved from the pineapple tins
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard or Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
To Make Hawaiian Pasta Salad:
- Cook pasta according to packet instructions (you will want it to be al dente).
- Drain the pasta and add in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil to keep it from sticking. Allow pasta to cool.
- Meanwhile, make the Hawaiian pasta salad pineapple dressing by adding all ingredients together and whisk till smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, ham, pineapple bits, red pepper, carrots, green onions, salt and pepper. Then add in the dressing and mix the Hawaiian mac salad till combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Cover the Hawaiian macaroni salad and chill until you are ready to serve your cold pasta salad.
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Notes
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- There are 7 Freestyle points in a serving of this Hawaiian Pasta Salad with Pineapple.
- When waiting for the pasta to cool, add 1- 2 teaspoons of olive oil and toss to prevent the pasta from sticking.
- This recipe typically calls for smooth Dijon mustard, but I love the bite that a whole grain mustard provides.
- You can use the traditional elbow macaroni, but any pasta shape works well. Or make this Hawaiian Pasta Salad with whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta instead.
- To make this Hawaiian mac salad a bit healthier, I used half fat mayo. But you can make it with full fat mayonnaise if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
664mg
(28%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2430IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
33.9mg
(38%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2430IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 33.9mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.