Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad

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

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.

Course Main Course

Keyword Bell Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Ham, Honey, Mayonnaise, Pasta, Plain Greek Yogurt, Radicchio Leaves, Red Onion, Rice Vinegar, Spinach

Cooking Method Refrigeration

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 496kcal

Author EatingWell.com

Equipment

Small Mixing Bowl
Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Dressing

½ cup Mayonnaise Low-fat
⅓ cup Plain Yogurt Non-fat
¼ cup Sour Cream Reduced fat
3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Honey
1½ teaspoon Minced Onion
1¼ teaspoon Tarragon Or dill
½ teaspoon Onion Salt

Salad

3 cups Whole Wheat Pasta Fully cooked
4 cups Broccoli
1½ cups Ham Diced
1 Bell Pepper Red or yellow, diced
¼ cup Red Onion Sliced
⅓ cup Raisins
Black Pepper To taste
1 cup Radicchio Leaves Torn
4 cups Spinach

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.

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