Aloha Pineapple and Ham Pasta Salad
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Pineapple and Ham – an unexpected twist to pasta salad.
Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance
Recipe type: Pasta Salad
Serves: 8 serving
Ingredients
- 8 ounce pasta ( approx. 2 ½ cups)
- 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 cups ham, diced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Do not overcook.
- Dice red pepper. (can substitute any sweet pepper)
- Dice ham into small pieces and thinly slice onion.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, honey, garlic powder and pineapple juice in medium sized bowl to make dressing.
- Add vegetables and ham to dressing.
- Drain pasta, rinse with cold water and cool. Stir into vegetable and dressing mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate two to three hours before serving.
Recipe by A Pinch of Joy at https://www.apinchofjoy.com/2016/07/aloha-pineapple-and-ham-pasta-salad/