Best Spicy Ham And Apple Pasta Salad Recipes

SPICY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH HAM AND PEPPERONCINI

Spicy Italian Pasta Salad with Ham and Pepperoncini image

Crushed red pepper and pepperoncini add a little heat to this pasta salad with ham and an easy vinaigrette.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small minced shallot
8 ounces dried gemelli pasta
4 ounces ham, cut into thin matchsticks
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup stemmed, chopped pepperoncini
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk the oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
Add the ham, tomatoes, celery, basil, pepperoncini and oregano to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

AWESOME HAM PASTA SALAD

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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 can't seem to 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.

Provided by Karena

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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
½ cup sour cream
2 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

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.
In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1746.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

APPLE-AND-HAM SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 crisp apples (such as Cortland)
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 shallots, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 pound deli-sliced Black Forest ham, torn into pieces
2 bunches watercress, trimmed
4 endives, sliced crosswise
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Thinly slice the apples. Toss with the lemon juice in a large bowl.
Make the dressing: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar and mustard; remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in the sour cream and 1/4 cup water.
Add the dressing to the bowl with the apples. Add the ham, watercress and endives. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.