Ranch Ham and Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Ranch Ham and Pasta Salad
105 min.
6
271kcal

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Looking for a delightful dish that combines the heartiness of pasta with the savory goodness of ham? Look no further than this Ranch Ham and Pasta Salad! Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply as a satisfying side dish, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes this salad stand out is its vibrant mix of flavors and textures. The tender, cubed new potatoes provide a comforting base, while the radiatore pasta adds a fun twist with its unique shape, perfect for holding onto the creamy dressing. Fresh broccoli flowerets not only bring a pop of color but also a nutritious crunch, making this dish as wholesome as it is delicious.

With the addition of diced fully cooked ham and roasted red bell peppers, each bite bursts with flavor. The creamy combination of mayonnaise and ranch dressing ties everything together, creating a rich and satisfying experience that is completely dairy-free. Whether you’re serving it as a starter, a side dish, or a snack, this Ranch Ham and Pasta Salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion.

Ready in just 105 minutes and serving six, it’s an easy recipe to whip up ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your time with guests. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups baby potatoes cubed unpeeled
  • ounces soup noodles uncooked (nugget)
  • cups cauliflower florets 
  • cup finely-chopped ham diced fully cooked
  • 0.3 cup roasted peppers red drained chopped (from 7-ounce jar)
  • tablespoons spring onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup salad dressing 
  • 0.3 cup ranch dressing 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Place potatoes in 4-quart Dutch oven; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; boil 4 minutes.
  2. Remove potatoes from water with slotted spoon.
  3. Add pasta to boiling water in Dutch oven; cook and drain as directed on package, adding broccoli for last 2 minutes of cooking. Cool potatoes, pasta and broccoli slightly. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely chilled.
  4. Mix potatoes, pasta, broccoli, ham, bell peppers and onions in large glass or plastic bowl.
  5. Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing and pepper; gently stir into potato mixture.
  6. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories271kcal
Protein13.62%
Fat35.63%
Carbs50.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.96
Glycemic Load
15.26
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.099999784128%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.55mg
Quercetin
0.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:270.53kcal
13.53%
Fat:10.71g
16.48%
Saturated Fat:1.77g
11.08%
Carbohydrates:34.33g
11.44%
Net Carbohydrates:31.52g
11.46%
Sugar:3.87g
4.3%
Cholesterol:17.22mg
5.74%
Sodium:562.19mg
24.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.21g
18.42%
Vitamin C:33.45mg
40.54%
Vitamin K:35.53µg
33.84%
Selenium:22.76µg
32.51%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.22%
Phosphorus:180.47mg
18.05%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.07%
Potassium:460.4mg
13.15%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.61%
Fiber:2.81g
11.23%
Vitamin B3:1.91mg
9.57%
Magnesium:37.91mg
9.48%
Copper:0.19mg
9.26%
Folate:35.42µg
8.86%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.68%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.37%
Iron:1.21mg
6.74%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.64%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.8%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.37%
Calcium:29.86mg
2.99%
Vitamin A:61.27IU
1.23%