Italian Ham and Cheese Salad
I came up with this recipe when I was asked to prepare a main-dish salad for a ladies group on a limited budget. Everyone agreed it tasted like a million bucks!8-10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
- 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 medium green pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 3/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine remaining
- ingredients and pour over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 278 calories, 20 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 712 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.