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Ham & Pickle Pasta Salad

Ham & Pickle Pasta Salad: A Fun Twist for Your Next BBQ

This Ham & Pickle Pasta Salad offers a delightful blend of flavors and can be ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for your next potluck or BBQ.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli)
For the Salad
  • 8 oz Sliced Polish Ham
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles, diced
  • 1 cup Green Onions, chopped
For the Dressing
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Pickle Juice
  • 1/4 cup Milk
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced Polish ham, diced dill pickles, and chopped green onions. Gently fold together with a spatula.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and gently combine everything until well-coated, taking about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Garnish with additional chopped green onions and fresh dill. Let sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow all dairy ingredients to reach room temperature for a smoother dressing. Adjust pickle juice and milk to preference for thickness and tanginess. It can be customized with additional ingredients like cherry tomatoes or cheese cubes.

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