Allison's Pasta Salad

Name: Allison's Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups Gldn Grn Bow Tie Semolina Pasta Dry-Cup QK; ½ cup Salad dressing, mayonnaise, soybean oil, with salt; ½ cup Cream, sour, cultured; 2 tablespoons Vinegar, cider; 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon Mustard NB; 1 teaspoon Sugars, granulated; ½ teaspoon Spices, pepper, black; ¼ teaspoon Spices, dill weed, dried; ¼ teaspoon Salt, table; 2 cups green grapes (seedless); 2 cups Ham, chopped, not canned; ½ cup Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; 1 ½ cups Cheese, Cheddar, sharp

Rating: 4.41 stars

188 Ratings
158 Reviews
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This salad has it all: cooked ham, fresh grapes, Cheddar cheese, and a rich dill dressing. Use your favorite pasta shape to make this salad your own.

By BONGOBABE

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water.

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Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper, dill weed, and salt.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine pasta, grapes, ham, green onions, and cheese. Toss with dressing. Cover, and chill overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

350.6 calories; 13.2 g protein; 17.3 g carbohydrates; 55.4 mg cholesterol; 768.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (158)

Most helpful positive review

GINNYG

10/07/2002

I loved this salad as did my hubby. I didnt change a thing and it was fabulous! The grapes are a nice addition...will make again! Read More

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MOLSON7

07/14/2003

This was different. I followed everyone elses advice and doubled the dressing ingredients otherwise it would have been way too dry. I also cut the cheese down to 1 cup omitted the grapes and added a diced red bell pepper. The dressing has a stong dill taste. I thought it tasted better the second day. It was a nice change but I won't make this again. Read More

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188 Ratings

5 star values: 115
4 star values: 49
3 star values: 14
2 star values: 7
1 star values: 3

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GINNYG

10/07/2002

I loved this salad as did my hubby. I didnt change a thing and it was fabulous! The grapes are a nice addition...will make again! Read More

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MAGGIE MCGUIRE

11/09/2003

I'm having a ladies luncheon on Saturday. The problem I have is they are all great cooks and have all tried every new recipe. I found this recipe to be something totally different. I know they'll just love it. I never serve anything new until I've tried it first. I have to say that this is wonderful! I increased the amount of dressing as others suggested; and anyone who knows me knows I just have to add a cup of celery. I also left out the cheese and increased the grapes adding red as well as green. Oh my how wonderful! I'm excited to have found a recipe that none of my friends have yet! Thanks Allison!PS I used seashell pasta. The shape seems to hold onto the dressing better than other shapes. Read More

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LisaH

11/09/2003

FABULOUS RECIPE! I checked out everyone's recommendations first and then: doubled the sauce also added halved grape tomatoes julienned swiss cheese. Whatever you do definitely double the sauce. YUM! Read More

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MOLSON7

07/14/2003

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YASAMIN

11/09/2003

This salad was awesome! By far the tastiest pasta salad I have ever attempted. I noticed that in many of the other reviews people said they omitted the grapes. I would highly recommend trying them because they add a nice sweetness to the mix and really set this salad apart from others. The pasta shape I used is called Cellentani (I had never noticed it before. It's hollow like elbow macaroni but has a long spiral shape to it). The one thing I didn't like was the diced cheese - I thought the pieces were too big. Next time I'll try using shredded or grated cheese. Thanks Allison! Read More

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PCTANDER

06/23/2003

Very good salad. However I don't understand why everyone wants to double the sauce. The recipe calls for 1 3/4 C. of pasta which is hardly anything at all. After making the sauce I realized I would need more pasta and cooked another batch. It was still plenty moist and I ended up cooking about 12 oz. of pasta. Read More

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MOMTOKTL

09/05/2005

This recipe is fabulous! I was skeptical of the grapes but I'm glad I put them in---they really are tasty. I made this according to the recipe with the exception of using lemon juice instead of the vinegar (just because I didn't have any cider vinegar) and my guests and family loved it! I used deli sliced ham that I cut into small bites and I diced the cheddar very small. I also added carrots and cucumbers for some extra veggies. This is so good and easy this is THE pasta salad I'll make from now on. Thanks for sharing! Read More

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RRMURBAN

10/18/2003

Made it four times now we love it. Vinegar is key I tried it once with lemon juice instead and it wasn't as good. Measured generous portions with the dressing used light mayo and sour cream. Substituted chicken for ham (Perdue Shortcuts- precooked!) and red for green grapes. Cut back on green onions added more dill. Bought pre-diced cheddar cheese and I'm done in 20 minutes. Read More

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spicy837

07/16/2010

Wow after making hundreds of recipes from this website this is my first review. I was not too sure of the combination of this salad but I was very very surprised that it turned out much better than I had hoped!!!!! I was looking for something to use up some grapes. I never seem to eat grapes after the first time and they always to to waste. So I tried this recipes and I will definately make again. I made it almost as written. My only changes were white vinegar because I didn't have cidar and med. cheddar...because of preference. I really think the sauce is what makes it great but also really love the great combination of ingrediance!!! YUM Read More

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Nutritional Information

Allison's Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 350.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 26 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 40 %

saturated fat: 50 %

cholesterol: 19 %

vitamin a iu: 10 %

niacin equivalents: 32 %

vitamin b6: 16 %

vitamin c: 9 %

folate: 7 %

calcium: 22 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 31 %

thiamin: 23 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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GINNYG

10/07/2002

I loved this salad as did my hubby. I didnt change a thing and it was fabulous! The grapes are a nice addition...will make again!

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MAGGIE MCGUIRE

11/09/2003

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LisaH

11/09/2003

FABULOUS RECIPE! I checked out everyone's recommendations first and then: doubled the sauce also added halved grape tomatoes julienned swiss cheese. Whatever you do definitely double the sauce. YUM!

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MOLSON7