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rotini ham pasta salad

Rotini and Ham Pasta Salad

Diana
This full-flavored pasta salad combines rotini, ham, chopped vegetables, and olives in a tasty seasoned mayonnaise dressing.
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Servings 6 servings
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Course Pasta Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rotini, or a similar pasta shape
  • 8 ounces diced cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, red, green, or combination
  • 1 can, 4 ounces sliced ripe olives (about 3 to 4 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 basil leaves, chopped, optional
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Cook the rotini in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Add the diced ham, onion, bell pepper, sliced olives, parsley, garlic powder, salt or seasoned salt, pepper, and basil. Toss to mix.
  • In a small bowl, combine the relish and mayonnaise; blend thoroughly. Add more mayonnaise, if desired.
Keyword ham, pasta salad, rotini
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