Ham Pasta Salad
Bright, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Ham Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, or easy weeknight dinners. Featuring tender rotini or bowtie pasta, savory diced ham, crisp vegetables like red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion, plus cubes of sharp cheddar cheese, this salad delivers a medley of textures in every bite. Tossed in a tangy, rich dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a hint of lemon juice, this dish is as comforting as it is refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for a make-ahead option, this chilled pasta salad is garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous flair. Serve it cold as a side dish or a standalone meal for a filling, flavorful treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 200 grams ham (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 red onion (finely chopped)
- 150 grams cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 120 ml mayonnaise
- 120 ml sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced ham, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cubed cheddar cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.7 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 5256 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.9 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 103.3 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1306 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1271 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
