Best Creamy Ham Pasta Salad Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried penne or pennette
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced ham

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, mint, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
Add the ham to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

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Provided by English_Rose

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces dry pasta, bowtie-shaped
7 ounces ham, chopped
1 small yellow pepper, halved, deseeded, diced
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1 small cucumber, halved lengthways, chopped
2 sticks celery, sliced
1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard

Steps:

Make dressing: Combine all ingredients, and salt and pepper in a screw-top jar. Shake well to combine.
Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until just tender. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Allow to cool.
Add ham, pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, celery and dressing to pasta. Toss to combine. Spoon into servingsized airtight containers. Refrigerate until ready to pack into lunch boxes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.1, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 1130.6, Carbohydrate 74.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 23.3

Creamy Ham and Pasta Salad image

Provided by Elizabeth Lancaster

Categories Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb of cooked elbow macaroni noodles
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 to 1 1/2 c mayonnaise dressing
3 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp celery seed
2 large peeled and diced cucumbers
3 c chopped ham
1 Tbsp ground pepper
2 tsp salt
1/2 c diced sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp dill weed

Steps:

1. bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook macaroni pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse, set aside. And cool completely, ******(may place in fridge to cool faster)******
2. While pasta is boiling, chop ham,tomatoes,onions,cucumbers and cheese, set aside in a large bowl.
3. Add ingredients to cooked pasta, stir well, add mayo,sugar,salt,pepper,dill weed,and celery seed, Stir well,(if pasta seems dry, add small amounts of mayo until you achieve the amount of moistness you desire)
4. TIP ********( now I love celery seed, I added DOUBLE the amount that I posted in this recipe, if you find this pasta lacking in celery taste, I suggest you add one more Tbls (at a time), of celery seed) Stir well after each additional Tbls. so you may taste your pasta, before adding more. ****** Enjoy!!!!!!!