Delicious Ham Ziti Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Delicious Ham Ziti Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta; 1 lb cubed ham; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, coarsley chopped; 15 small sweet gherkins, chopped (reserve 1/2 the juice); 10 small cherry tomatoes (can use more or less); DRESSING; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules (I use OXO brand); 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 3 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic

Servings: persons

8 ounces ziti pasta
1 lb cubed ham
1 large red bell pepper, seeded cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, coarsley chopped
15 small sweet gherkins, chopped (reserve 1/2 the juice)
10 small cherry tomatoes (can use more or less)
DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules (I use OXO brand)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water, place in a large bowl.
2
Add in the cubed ham, bell peppers, onion, chopped sweet pickles; toss to combine.
3
In a small bowl whisk together mayo, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, seasoned salt, pepper, fresh garlic and 1/2 cup reserved sweet pickle juice; add to the pasta mixture and toss well to combine.
4
Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
5
Cover and chill 24 hours to blend flavors.
6
Just before serving add in the small whole cherry tomatoes.
7
Best if served near room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ziti pasta, 1 lb cubed ham, 1 large red bell pepper, seeded cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Delicious Ham Ziti Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Delicious Ham Ziti Pasta Salad

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