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Sweet & Sour Pineapple Ham Pasta Salad on a plate

Sweet & Sour Pineapple Ham Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked pasta fusilli or farfalle work well
  • 2 cups ham diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Combine pasta, ham, pineapple, pepper, green onions, and carrots in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk vinegar, oil, honey, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat evenly.
  6. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. Serve cold.

Notes

For extra crunch, add some chopped celery or water chestnuts. This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it ideal for meal prep! Customize the veggies to your liking – feel free to add cucumbers, snap peas, or even some jalapeños for a spicy kick!