Cool Ranch Ham & Noodle Salad

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
A refreshing and flavorful Cool Ranch Ham & Noodle Salad
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Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups dry bow tie pasta , cooked , drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 -3 cups cooked ham , chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion ( optional )
1/2 cup chopped minced celery
1/3 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive
3/4 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon evaporated milk or 1 tablespoon cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
375
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Cool Ranch Ham & Noodle Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is a great way to use up leftover ham and can be easily customized to include your favorite vegetables. The ranch dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the salad, while the olives provide a briny and savory taste. This salad is also very simple to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for outdoor gatherings or potlucks. Overall, it is a crowd-pleaser and a delicious way to enjoy a balanced and healthy meal.

Instructions

1.Cook pasta as per package instructions; drain and rinse under cold running water.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, ham, onion, celery, and olives.
3.In another mixing bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, white pepper, yellow mustard, celery seed, and evaporated milk or cream, until well-combined.
4.Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated.
5.Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

PROS

This salad is flavorful, refreshing, and easy to make.

It is a crowd-pleaser and great for outdoor gatherings or potlucks.

CONS

The salad contains high amounts of sodium from the ham and olives.

It is also high in calories and fat due to the ranch dressing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and sodium content, this salad is still a good source of protein from the ham and contains a variety of vegetables, which provide important vitamins and minerals. Adding more vegetables to the salad can make it even healthier.

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