Description
This Creamy Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck. With a flavorful ranch dressing, diced ham, cheese, and fresh vegetables, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (from a 1 oz. packet)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta Salad
- 12 oz box bowtie pasta (cooked and drained according to box instructions)
- 7 oz smoked uncured ham steak diced
- 1 cup cheddar-monterey jack cheese block diced
- 1 cup cucumber seeds removed and diced
- 1 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes that have been cut in half
Instructions
- To make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, whole milk, white vinegar, ranch seasoning, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper. Reserve ½ cup of the dressing and set aside to thicken.
- In a large mixing bowl: Toss cooked pasta with 1 cup of dressing.
- Add: Diced ham, cheese, cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes to the pasta; mix well.
- Transfer: Salad to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
