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Summer Pasta Salad with Pineapple Dressing
This fresh tasting cold pasta salad is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic.
Ingredients
4
cups
cooked pasta
I like using macaroni or bows
1/2
cup
pineapple chunks
1-2
cups
cubed cooked ham
1
carrot
shredded
1/2
a cucumber
sliced and chopped in half
salt + pepper
to taste
Pineapple Dressing Recipe:
1/2
cup
pineapple juice or liquid from can
optional
1/2
cup
light mayonnaise
2
Tbsp.
plain greek yogurt
optional
2
Tbsp.
apple cider vinegar
1/2 - 1
Tbsp.
sugar
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions and then run under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, pineapple, ham, carrots, and cucumber.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, cider vinegar, and sugar. Taste and make adjustments if needed.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and stir to coat.
Season with salt & pepper.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to serve. Serve chilled.