Tuesday, August 2, 2011

RANCH HAM AND PASTA SALAD

Ingredients

4unpeeled small new potatoes, cubed (2 cups)
2cups uncooked radiatore (nugget) pasta (6 ounces)
2cups broccoli flowerets
1cup diced fully cooked ham
1/4cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar)
2medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)
1/3cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3cup ranch dressing
1/8teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Method

  1. Place potatoes in 4-quart Dutch oven; add enough water just to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; boil 4 minutes. Remove potatoes from water with slotted spoon.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix potatoes, pasta, broccoli, ham, bell peppers and onions in large glass or plastic bowl. Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing and pepper; gently stir into potato mixture. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

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