Pasta Ham Salad
Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a simple family meal, this Pasta Ham Salad is a colorful and satisfying dish that combines tender pasta with smoky diced ham, crisp veggies, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Packed with vibrant red bell peppers, crunchy celery, sweet thawed peas, and rich cubed cheddar cheese, this salad offers a delightful texture in every bite. The dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, strikes the perfect balance between creamy and zesty. Finished with fresh parsley and a hint of seasoning, this easy-to-make salad can be served chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a must-try recipe for any occasion! Keywords: pasta ham salad, creamy pasta salad recipe, picnic side dish, easy salad with ham.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (elbow macaroni or bowtie)
- 200 grams ham (diced)
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 60 grams sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
- 100 grams frozen peas (thawed)
- 100 grams cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain it, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, and set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth to create the dressing.
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Fold in the diced ham, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, peas, cheddar cheese, and parsley. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients without breaking apart the pasta or other components.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a good stir and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.3 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.2 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 355 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 4968 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.8 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 92.1 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1676 mg | 36% | |
*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.
