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Awesome Ham Pasta Salad
Awesome Ham Pasta Salad
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Total Time:
27 minutes
Colorful bell peppers, red onion, sweet pickles, cherry tomatoes, and ziti pasta tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing make a delicious ham pasta salad.
Ingredients:
  • 8 ounces ziti pasta
  • 1 pound cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 15 small sweet pickles, chopped, juice reserved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2.5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions:
  • 1. Boil a large pot of salted water until it glistens. Cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes until firm but tender; then drain.
  • Combine the drained pasta with ham, peppers, onion, pickles, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice in a small bowl. Mix into the salad gently until well coated. Refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors. Serve slightly chilled.