ham & pineapple pasta salad
This recipe comes from a friend and it is delicious. Simple to prepare with common ingredients.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- FOR THE SALAD
- 250 grams dry bow tie pasta, (8 oz)
- 2 cups 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 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, as desired to taste
How To Make ham & pineapple pasta salad
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Step 1Prep 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. -
Step 2Heat 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.
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Step 3While the pasta is cooking, add the Dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix together until smooth.
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Step 4Add 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.
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Step 5Serve as a light lunch or dinner, enjoy.
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