Penne Ham Broccoli Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Penne Ham Broccoli Salad, a quick and satisfying dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. Featuring tender penne pasta, crisp blanched broccoli, savory ham, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy cubes of cheddar, this recipe is tossed in a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish to grilled meats. Packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor, this easy-to-make salad will quickly become a go-to favorite for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 200 grams broccoli florets
- 150 grams ham
- 75 grams mayonnaise
- 75 grams Greek yogurt
- 15 grams Dijon mustard
- 15 milliliters lemon juice
- 10 milliliters olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams red onion
- 75 grams cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it quickly. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 1-2 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Dice the ham into small, bite-sized pieces. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, finely slice the red onion, and cube the cheddar cheese. Set all ingredients aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooked penne, blanched broccoli florets, diced ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese cubes to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a standalone dish or as a side to grilled meats or sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.1 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 4195 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.6 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1562 mg | 33% | |
*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.
