Ham and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ham and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8-10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue or feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir in the ham, blue cheese, parsley, garlic, rosemary and pepper. Add oil and pecans; mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 289 calories, 20 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 423 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Ham and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p53

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by syeager

I substitued toasted walnuts for the pecans and added a bit of sun dried tomato dressing. I had so many people asking for the recipe!

 
 

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