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Italian Beef Ham Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies Delight

Italian Beef Ham Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies Delight Today

A delightful Italian Beef Ham Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies, perfect for gatherings and picnic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Rotini or Penne Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Meats
  • 1 cup Shredded Italian Beef Can substitute with grilled chicken.
  • 1 cup Diced Ham Use turkey ham for a healthier version.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber Opt for English cucumber to avoid seeds.
  • 1 cup Diced Bell Peppers Use a mix of colors.
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Soak in water to mellow flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives Can be omitted.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Homemade for better taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini or penne pasta, and cook it for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
  2. Dice the cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
  3. Shred the Italian beef into bite-sized pieces and dice the ham.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the diced vegetables, shredded beef, diced ham, and sliced black olives. Mix well.
  5. Drizzle Italian dressing over the combined ingredients. Toss to coat evenly with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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