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Hawaiian Pasta Salad

Hawaiian Pasta Salad: A Tropical Twist for Your Table

This Hawaiian Pasta Salad combines tropical flavors with creamy texture, making it a perfect dish for lunches and potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Elbow Macaroni can be substituted with any pasta shape
  • 2 cups Cubed Ham can be replaced with turkey
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh pineapple is best
  • 1 cup Red Peppers any bell pepper variety can be used
  • 1 cup Carrots opt for frozen matchstick carrots for fast prep
  • 3 stalks Green Onions can be replaced with chives
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can be replaced with more mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Pineapple Juice sweetens the dressing
  • 1 tbsp Whole Grain Mustard Dijon makes a great substitute
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar white vinegar works as an alternative
  • 1 tsp Salt can use sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper white pepper can be used for milder flavor

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium Bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Mix in whole grain mustard and apple cider vinegar.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, cubed ham, pineapple chunks, diced red peppers, matchstick carrots, and chopped green onions. Fold gently.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the pasta mixture and fold in until well coated.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep.

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