Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad
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
- 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
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