Ham and Pasta Salad

By Nilson

Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1 lb cooked ham (cubed)
• 1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 large red onion (chopped)
• 15 small sweet pickles (chopped, juice reserved)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl combine the drained pasta, ham, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, pickles, and tomatoes.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic, and ½ cup of the reserved pickle juice. Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
(Makes 6 Servings)