Pesto-Flavored Ham and Pasta Salad

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8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
By Alison Lewis
January 2005
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Traditional pesto components (olive oil, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts) are tossed into a filling pasta salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked small seashell pasta
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup diced Simple Baked Ham (about 5 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 328
  • Caloriesfromfat 27%
  • Fat 10g
  • Satfat 3.3g
  • Monofat 3.4g
  • Polyfat 2.2g
  • Protein 15.5g
  • Carbohydrate 43.6g
  • Fiber 2.2g
  • Cholesterol 20mg
  • Iron 2.7mg
  • Sodium 582mg
  • Calcium 187mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; place in a large bowl.

Step 2

Combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients (through garlic). Add cheese, ham, basil, and pine nuts to pasta; toss gently to combine. Drizzle with vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill.

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Ratings & Reviews

BluegrassBelle's Review

BluegrassBelle
January 07, 2014
I found this recipe to be very dry with little flavor. May want to think about doubling the vinegar mixture. I used store-bought chopped ham instead of the Simple Baked Ham recipe. The recipe is quick and easy, most ingredients you should have on hand. Will not make again.