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Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad

Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad for Ultimate Comfort Food

Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad is the ultimate comforting dish, perfect for potlucks or casual dinners.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 16 ounces ham steaks flavorful ham steaks
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed, sharp cheddar preferred
  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta cooked until al dente
  • 3/4 cup diced peppers adds color and freshness
  • 2 tablespoons green onion diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise creamy texture
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar balances tanginess
  • 1 tablespoon yellow prepared mustard for zing
  • 1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar adds tang
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder aromatic touch
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika smoky flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder deepens taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adds spice

Equipment

  • 5-quart stock pot
  • Colander
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a 5-quart stock pot filled with water to a boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook for about 8 minutes or until al dente.
  2. Strain out the water from the pasta using a colander. Rinse the pasta with cold water until it cools down.
  3. In a large bowl, add the strained pasta. Mix in the cubed ham, cheddar cheese, diced peppers, and green onion.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, yellow prepared mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir to combine. Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of additional green onions for a fresh touch. This pasta salad is a crowd favorite, perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.

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