Gourmet Pasta Salad with Ham and Vegetables

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Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, and green pepper.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, ham, and cheese to the bowl with the vegetables.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley before serving.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Gourmet Pasta Salad with Ham and Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 2 cups lettuce, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
  • 4 ounces ham, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar), cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, and green pepper.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, ham, and cheese to the bowl with the vegetables.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley before serving.