Ham Pasta Salad

Name: Ham Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) shell macaroni, cooked and drained; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/4 cup chopped onion; DRESSING:; 1/2 cup Miracle Whip; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Additional Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

There's nothing better than a creamy ham pasta salad tossed with crisp veggies and a cheesy dressing. Easy, comforting and oh-so-satisfying, it's the perfect side for picnics and potlucks.

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) shell macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
DRESSING:
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, toss macaroni with ham, green pepper, tomato and onion. In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, Parmesan cheese, milk and salt. Pour over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 366 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 865mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

I "invented" this salad as I went along...it's a combination of various pasta salad recipes I'd seen. It can be served as a side dish, of course. In summer, however, my husband doesn't care for hot meals, so I make it as a main dish. We're recent city transplants with two young children, ages 6 and 3.

Recipe Creator