Pasta salad with greens, broccoli, red onion, diced ham

Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad

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A great make-ahead entree, this lightened-up pasta salad is loaded with broccoli and peppers. Smoky ham and sweet raisins give it plenty of punch. Enjoy the leftovers for a fuss-free lunch.

Ingredients 

Dressing

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Low-fat
  • cup Plain Yogurt Non-fat
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Reduced fat
  • 3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • teaspoon Minced Onion
  • teaspoon Tarragon Or dill
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Salt

Salad

  • 3 cups Whole Wheat Pasta Fully cooked
  • 4 cups Broccoli
  • cups Ham Diced
  • 1 Bell Pepper Red or yellow, diced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Sliced
  • cup Raisins
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 cup Radicchio Leaves Torn
  • 4 cups Spinach

Equipment

  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • To prepare dressing: Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, honey, onion (or chives), tarragon (or dill) and onion salt (and/or celery salt) in a bowl until well blended. Season with white pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
  • To prepare salad: Combine pasta, broccoli, ham, bell pepper, diced onion and raisins in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss until evenly incorporated. Cover and refrigerate to blend the flavors for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
  • Serve on a bed of spinach and radicchio, garnished with slices of red onion.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
496
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
964
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
755
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
47
g
16
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
3544
IU
71
%
Vitamin C
 
102
mg
124
%
Calcium
 
117
mg
12
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bell Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Ham, Honey, Mayonnaise, Pasta, Plain Greek Yogurt, Radicchio Leaves, Red Onion, Rice Vinegar, Spinach