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Simple Ham Pasta Salad No Mayo

A quick and flavorful pasta salad featuring rotini, cheddar cheese, and diced ham, all coated in a delightful vinaigrette, perfect for gatherings and lunches.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz Rotini
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 10 oz Ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 16 oz Italian Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. While the pasta cooks, dice the cheddar cheese and ham into 1/2-inch cubes. Finely dice the red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini, cheddar cheese, diced ham, and red onion.
  4. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  5. Sprinkle in salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well to distribute.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Use high-quality pasta for the best texture. Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavors. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: pasta salad, ham salad, no mayo salad, easy salad, summer salad