Creamy Ham Pasta Salad
Some pasta salads show up dry, bland, and forgotten in the corner of the table. Not this one. Creamy ham pasta salad should be rich, well-seasoned, and packed with texture so people go back for seconds. I'm a Southern cook, honey! I build flavor in layers so the dressing coats every bite and the ham actually shines. Let me show you my tips and tricks to the perfect pasta salad!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 pound cooked ham Diced into cubes.
- 6 oz cooked asparagus or any vegetables.
- ½ cup chopped onions I used red onions.
- 2 celery stalks Diced.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Homemade Dressing
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sweetener or sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chives
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon mustard Optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in accordance with the instructions on the package.
- Rinse the pasta in cold water and dry completely.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the homemade dressing in a large serving dish.
- Add the cooked pasta and the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm or chill for an hour. A few hours is optimal.
Notes
Mayo and sour cream (plain Greek yogurt) can be used interchangeably. You can omit the mayo completely and use sour cream or Greek yogurt. Or you can omit the sour cream and use only mayo.
You can use any type of pasta you wish.
You can substitute any of the vegetables for your favorite veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g