Description
This delicious pasta salad features elbow macaroni, diced ham, fresh asparagus, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 pound cooked ham, diced into cubes
- 6 oz cooked asparagus or any vegetables
- 1/2 cup chopped red onions
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon sweetener or sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon mustard (Optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in accordance with the instructions on the package.
- Rinse the pasta in cold water and dry completely.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the homemade dressing in a large serving dish.
- Add the cooked pasta and the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Serve warm or chill for an hour. A few hours is optimal.
Notes
- For a variation, you can add different vegetables based on your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg