Name: Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 0.33300000429153 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 0.25 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste; 1.5 teaspoons dried minced onion or dried chopped chives; 1.25 teaspoons dried tarragon or dill; 0.5 teaspoon onion salt or celery salt or 1/4 teaspoon of each; White pepper to taste; 3 cups cooked whole-wheat fusilli or similar pasta (about 6 ounces dry); 4 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 large heads); 1.5 cups diced ham (8 ounces), preferably reduced-sodium; 1 large red or yellow bell pepper (or a combination), diced; 0.25 cup diced red onion, plus slices for garnish; 0.33300000429153 cup raisins; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 cups spinach leaves; 1 cup torn radicchio leaves

Broccoli, Ham & Pasta Salad

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A great make-ahead entree, this lightened-up pasta salad is loaded with broccoli and peppers. Smoky ham and sweet raisins give it plenty of punch. Enjoy the leftovers for a fuss-free lunch. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 servings, about 2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

Creamy Herbed Dressing

½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
⅓ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced onion or dried chopped chives
1 ¼ teaspoons dried tarragon or dill
½ teaspoon onion salt or celery salt or 1/4 teaspoon of each
White pepper to taste

Salad

3 cups cooked whole-wheat fusilli or similar pasta (about 6 ounces dry)
4 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 large heads)
1 ½ cups diced ham (8 ounces), preferably reduced-sodium
1 large red or yellow bell pepper (or a combination), diced
¼ cup diced red onion, plus slices for garnish
⅓ cup raisins
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups spinach leaves
1 cup torn radicchio leaves

Directions

To prepare dressing: Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, honey, onion (or chives), tarragon (or dill) and onion salt (and/or celery salt) in a bowl until well blended. Season with white pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
To prepare salad: Combine pasta, broccoli, ham, bell pepper, diced onion and raisins in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss until evenly incorporated. Cover and refrigerate to blend the flavors for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
Serve on a bed of spinach and radicchio, garnished with slices of red onion.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344	Calories
10g	Fat
48g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 14g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 19g	38%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Vitamin A 4286IU	86%
Vitamin C 101mg	112%
Folate 98mcg	25%
Sodium 830mg	36%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 74mg	18%
Potassium 702mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.