HAM AND PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD

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Shell pasta with ham, cheese, and pineapple--very good for large group get-togethers. Pasta lasts up to one week in a refrigerated sealed container. This salad is easily doubled and it will all be gone!

Provided by SUGARMUFFIN

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package medium shell pasta
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup cubed cooked ham
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup red grapes
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons pineapple juice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add ham and brown sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Set aside and let cool.
  • Mix mayonnaise and sour cream together in a small bowl. Combine pineapple, grapes, Cheddar cheese, and pineapple juice in a large bowl; mix in mayonnaise mixture, ham mixture, and pasta. Mix well before every serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 33.2 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 313 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

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