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Ham & Pickle Pasta Salad

Creamy Ham & Pickle Pasta Salad for Easy Entertaining

Experience the delightful flavors of Ham & Pickle Pasta Salad, perfect for potlucks and BBQs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Any similar pasta can work
  • 12 oz Sliced Polish Ham Can substitute with any cooked deli ham
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Recommended: Grillo's brand
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Chopped; chives can be used as a milder alternative
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Consider using homemade avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream At room temperature for smooth blending
  • 1/4 cup Pickle Juice Adjust to taste for tanginess
  • 1/4 cup Milk Adjust for desired dressing consistency
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, and milk with a hand mixer until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix in the sliced Polish ham, chopped dill pickles, and sliced green onions into the pasta.
  4. Fold the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with additional green onions and dill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for easy mixing. Adjust pickle juice for desired tanginess.

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