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Awesome Ham Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Karena PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"I never seem to make enough of this salad. When people see the recipe they look at me as if I am a little odd... but when they eat it they cannot seem stop... This recipe is great for kids and adults alike. The garlic is optional. Also, to lighten up the salad, substitute light mayonnaise, light sour cream, and turkey ham."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 144 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  27 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice. Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2005 by LUVSHERREDSOX
WOW!!!! What a really good recipe!! I always thought I made a mean pasta salad, but this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOLSON7
This had a nice taste. I will make it again. Great way to use left over ham. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2006 by DART1121
Awsome is right! I made this up and have been eating it for lunch and it just gets better. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by LYPEACHES
My husband LOVED this. For a mayonnaise based pasta salad, I thought it was excellent, it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by DREGINEK
Have used cubed ham and cubed turkey! Great either way! I used dill pickles instead of sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by VELLIS58
I found this recipes on this site over a year ago and its been a family favorite. Every since... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2004 by CX747
This recipe is the best salad recipe on this site...trust me! I usually double the recipe and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by COOKINKIWI
An extremely good recipe, receiving raves from everyone I've served it to. I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2003 by Carmen
Wonderful Pasta Salad. Everytime I go home, my sister requests that I make it for her. I add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by LANIEBABE