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Ham & Pineapple Pasta Salad
Ham and pineapple Pasta Salad is a quick and easy side dish. Homemade pineapple dressing is tossed with pasta, ham, and bell peppers for a uniquely delicious salad!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini or bow tie pasta
- 1 can pineapple tidbits (14 ounces) with juice reserved for dressing
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, ham, pineapple, bell pepper, green onion, and dressing. Gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before serving again.
- Customize the salad by adding your favorite ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, additional bell peppers, or cucumbers.
- Don't overcook the pasta, it will soften as it soaks up the dressing. Add extra dressing, as some will be absorbed by the pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
489mg
(20%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
570IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
26.9mg
(30%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 26.9mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.