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ham & pineapple pasta salad

Recipe by
Lee Thayer
Nakhon Si Thammarat

This recipe comes from a friend and it is delicious. Simple to prepare with common ingredients.

yield 6 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ham & pineapple pasta salad

  • FOR THE SALAD
  • 250 g
    dry bow tie pasta, (8 oz)
  • 2 c
    ham, diced
  • 1 can
    pineapple, tidbits or sliced, juice reserved (14 oz / 400 g)
  • 1
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 2-3
    spring onions, thinly sliced, green and white parts
  • FOR THE DRESSING
  • 1/2 c
    mayo
  • 1/3 c
    pineapple juice
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    honey
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, as desired to taste

How To Make ham & pineapple pasta salad

  • 1
    Prep the ham, bell pepper, spring onion, and pineapple. Drain and reserve the juice from the pineapple as you will need some for the dressing. If you have tidbits, use them as is, if you have sliced rings, then cut them into pieces. Add the prepped ingredients to a mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Heat a pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta and cook until just tender. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • 3
    While the pasta is cooking, add the Dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix together until smooth.
  • 4
    Add the drained pasta and dressing to the salad ingredients, gently mix together. Cover and place in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Serving of Ham & Pineapple Pasta Salad.
    5
    Serve as a light lunch or dinner, enjoy.

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