Ham and Bell Pepper Pasta Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4-6
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 341
- Total Fat
- 18
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 32
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 12
- Cholesterol
- 31
- Sodium
- 531
- Total: 30 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1 cup diced ham
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 bell peppers, preferably 1 red and 1 yellow, chopped
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the ham, onion and bell peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.