HAWAIIAN PASTA SALAD

SERVINGS: 8 SERVINGS

PREP TIME:

 

15 MINS

 

COOK TIME:

 

8 MINS

TOTAL TIME:

 

23 MINS

 

AUTHOR: HOLLY N.

 

COURSE: PASTA, SALAD

CUISINE: AMERICAN

KEYWORD: HAWAIIAN PASTA SALAD

This Hawaiian Pasta Salad is a refreshing play on my favorite Hawaiian Pizza flavors and is always a hit at potlucks! A quick and easy homemade pineapple dressing is tossed with pasta, ham and bell peppers for a uniquely delicious side dish!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz rotini or bow tie pasta
• 1 (14oz) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
• 1 red pepper , diced
• 2 cups diced ham
• 1 green onion , thinly sliced

DRESSING

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or dressing
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl gently toss with dressing. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
4. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.