Ham Pasta Salad

Total Time

27 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces ziti pasta
• 1 pound cooked ham, cubed
• 1 large red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
• 15 small sweet pickles, chopped, juice reserved
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice. Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavours to blend. Serve near room temperature.