hawaiian pasta salad

Silver City, NM
Updated on Mar 19, 2016

I found a version of this on-line and didn't much care for it. I knew I could make it better. This is my final version. My tasters gave it two thumbs up, when they came up for air.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 8 plus

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta (i used mini-farfalle)
  • 1 can (20 ounce) pineapple tidbits, drained, reserving juice
  • 10 ounces package frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup diced, cooked ham
  • DRESSING
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • 1 pinch dried dill weed
  • 1 pinch salt

How To Make hawaiian pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl assemble ingredients. Toss gently.
  • Step 3
    Whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Step 4
    Add dressing to salad, toss gently until well mixed. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Will keep in refrigerator up to 5 days (if it lasts that long).

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Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American

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