Best 7 Ham And Pineapple Pasta Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, there exists a dish that captivates the senses with its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes. This dish, known as Ham and Pineapple Pasta Salad, is a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more. A medley of juicy ham, sweet pineapple chunks, tender pasta, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing come together to create a culinary masterpiece that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. This versatile dish can be customized to suit your preferences, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. While the classic recipe remains a timeless favorite, variations abound, offering a range of taste sensations to explore. From the creamy delight of a mayonnaise-based dressing to the zesty kick of a vinaigrette, the possibilities are endless. And for those seeking a healthier alternative, a refreshing lemon-herb dressing can transform this salad into a guilt-free indulgence. Join us on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of Ham and Pineapple Pasta Salad, uncovering the secrets behind its irresistible charm and providing you with a collection of recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD



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This easy ham and pineapple pasta salad is perfect for lunches, as an appetizer, or a side for parties and events! Try this delicious pasta salad today!

Provided by Meagen Brosius

Categories     Cooking/Recipes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 20 ounce can of pineapple tidbits
1 pound cooked ham, diced
1 bell pepper, any color, diced
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups celery, diced
8 ounces elbow pasta, cooked
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill

Steps:

  • The first thing we'll need to do is drain the pineapples. Then, get a large bowl and combine the pineapple, ham, pepper, peas, celery, and macaroni and stir to combine.
  • Next, add in the dressing which is made with the mayonnaise, vinegar, onion powder, black pepper, and dill weed. Pour it over the pasta and veggies and stir until everything is well combined.
  • Place the ham and pineapple pasta salad in the refrigerator for about 3 hours before serving. You can make this ahead of time and allow it to sit overnight as well!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 51 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 823 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat

HAM & PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD



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Ham Pasta Salad with Pineapple is a quick and easy dish. Homemade pineapple dressing is tossed with pasta, ham and bell peppers for a uniquely delicious salad!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Pasta     Salad

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces rotini (or bow tie pasta)
1 can pineapple tidbits ((14 ounces) with juice reserved for dressing)
1 red pepper (diced)
2 cups diced ham
1 green onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup mayonnaise or dressing
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
⅓ cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss with dressing. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
  • Store refrigerated up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 489 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MACARONI, PINEAPPLE, AND HAM SALAD



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This delicious macaroni salad is so refreshing. My husband and I came up with it using ingredients we prefer and we make this regularly during the summer to go with lunches or as a meal on a really hot day. Easy recipe to modify according to your own preferences. Get creative and enjoy!

Provided by Jodi

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) ham steak, cut into cubes
2 stalks celery, diced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ onion, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.
  • Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 908.7 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

PINEAPPLE AND HAM PASTA SALAD



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This is my favorite cold pasta salad. I'll eat it every day, every meal, until its gone. I love the dill and add more than the recipe suggests. This will feed an army. The number of servings is set at 8 but it seems more to me. I usually half the recipe unless I'm doing it for a potluck or company. Refrigeration time is not included in preparation or cook time. From Brand Name Recipes Cookbook.

Provided by Zee7181

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 33m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
1 lb cooked ham, diced
1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups celery, diced
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
1 1/4 cups Hellmann's mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple. In large bowl, combine pineapple, ham, red pepper, peas, celery and macaroni. To make dressing, in 1 quart measure, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, onion powder, black pepper and dill weed. Stir dressing into pineapple mixture. Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.5, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 354.9, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 12.9, Protein 22

HAM AND PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is a fresh, delicious and healthy way to eat leftover ham.

Provided by Julie Stutzman

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup couscous
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
½ small red onion, sliced
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and garlic powder to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together couscous, ham, pineapple, onion and drained peas
  • In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, Dijon-style mustard and vegetable oil. Pour dressing over the salad and stir to coat. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 468.2 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

PINEAPPLE HAM SALAD



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Make and share this Pineapple Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BLUE ROSE

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 fresh pineapple, leave outer skin on
2 cups cooked ham, cut into chunks
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon hot mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut pineapple in half lengthwise through crown. Remove fruit. leaving shells intact. Core and dice fruit.
  • In large bowl, combine pineapple, ham chunks, cherry tomatoes, celery and green onions.
  • In small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients for dressing, blending well.
  • Spoon dressing over pineapple combination, tossing gently to mix.
  • Pile salad into pineapple shells to serve. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 231.8, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 20.2

HAM AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH JERKED MAYONNAISE



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A cold pasta salad with ham, pineapple, onion, and a jerk-flavored mayonnaise sauce.

Provided by Jason Schneider

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained and roughly chopped
½ pound fully cooked ham, chopped
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool water, and drain again.
  • Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, parsley, vinegar, allspice, thyme, marjoram, ginger, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, pepper, and cinnamon for jerk sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Combine cooled pasta and cooled jerk sauce with pineapple, ham, and onion. Place in the refrigerator until chilled and flavors have developed, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 926.5 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe pineapple, flavorful ham, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing are key to a delicious pasta salad. Try to buy the best ingredients you can find within your budget.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold its shape well in the salad.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up. If you're making the salad ahead of time, be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, or chives add a pop of color and flavor to the salad. If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can also use dried herbs.

Conclusion:

Ham and pineapple pasta salad is a classic dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer barbecues. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. Try it the next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal to feed a crowd.

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