Rotini and Ham Pasta Salad
This full-flavored pasta salad combines rotini, ham, chopped vegetables, and olives in a tasty seasoned mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini, or a similar pasta shape
- 1 tbsp kosher salt, for the pasta cooking water
- 8 ounces diced ham
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper, red, green, or combination
- 1 (4-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp fine salt , or to taste, for seasoning the salad
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 tbsp chopped basil (optional)
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- ¾ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the rotini and cook according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl.8 ounces rotini | 1 tbsp kosher salt
- Add the diced ham, onion, bell pepper, sliced olives, parsley, garlic powder, fine salt, freshly ground black pepper, and basil, if using. Toss to mix.8 ounces diced ham | 1/2 cup chopped red onion | 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper | 1 (4-ounce) can sliced black olives | 1 tbsp chopped parsley | 1/2 tsp fine salt | 1/2 tsp garlic powder | 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1 to 2 tbsp chopped basil (optional)
- In a small bowl, combine the relish and mayonnaise; blend thoroughly. Add more mayonnaise, if needed.1 tbsp sweet pickle relish | 3/4 cup mayonnaise
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 859mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 459IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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