Ham Pineapple Pasta Salad

Ham Pineapple Pasta Salad

Source:https://www.spendwithpennies.com/wprm_print/122117

Prep Time15minutes minutes 

Cook Time 10minutes minutes 

Chill Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini or bow tie pasta 

1 can pineapple tidbits (14 ounces) with juice reserved for dressing 

1 red pepper diced 

2 cups diced ham 

1 green onion thinly sliced 

Dressing 

½ cup mayonnaise

⅓ cup pineapple juice 

¼ cup sour cream 

1 tablespoon dijon mustard (I skipped this)

1 teaspoon cider vinegar 

1 teaspoon honey 

¼ teaspoon garlic powder 

salt & black pepper to taste 

Instructions 

In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water to cool. 

In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. 

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, ham, pineapple, bell pepper, green onion, and dressing. Gently toss to combine. 

Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 2 hours before serving.

Ham Pineapple Rice Casserole

Ham Pineapple Rice Casserole

Source: Margaret Barrus

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cooked rice
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion

Directions
Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt, mustard, pepper and reserved pineapple juice; mix well.
Fold in the rice, ham, green pepper, 2/3 cup of Swiss cheese, onion and pineapple.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.