CLASSIC PASTA SALAD

CLASSIC PASTa SALAD image

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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1 lb tri-color spiral pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup ham, cubed
1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup orange pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
2 cups cucumbers, quartered
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
0.5 (1 1/8 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients. Stir until well blended, cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
In a medium bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients - mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, Dijon mustard, hot sauce and smoked paprika. Whisk well and pour in the pasta salad. Gently stir until all the ingredients are coated, cover and chill for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 562.2, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 14.6