Description
A delicious pasta salad with ham, 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 onions (I used 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
- to taste salt and pepper
- 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 extra crunch, you can add more vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- This dish can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg