HAM AND BELL PEPPER PASTA SALAD

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Stir ham, onion and bell pepper into pasta with a rich sour cream-and-chive dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1 cup diced ham
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 bell peppers, preferably 1 red and 1 yellow, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper 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, onion and bell peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

Topaz San Felipe
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.


Yohana Eyob
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I love the combination of ham, bell peppers, and pasta in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.


Curtis Allan
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


Dileepa Dolawatte
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Vickash Persaud
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The ham and bell peppers add a lot of flavor.


Babar Nawaiz
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover ham and bell peppers. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Carol Mattis
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I love this pasta salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Pere kekebou
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nasrullah Jakhro
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Alexander Nadeau
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the ham and bell peppers.


Bateta Faith
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved this pasta salad. The bell peppers and dressing really made it.


Rana Ashfaq
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.


Ariyan Ahmed Rifat
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I added some chopped red onion to this pasta salad and it was delicious. I also used a creamy Italian dressing instead of the vinaigrette.


Priscilla Woode
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Matt A
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5 stars!


birendar chy
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Musa Alhaji Jibrin
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Yuspha Jarjou
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. The ham and bell peppers added a lot of flavor, and the dressing was light and refreshing.


Harris Jarral
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the combination of ham, bell peppers, and pasta, and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.