Comments on: Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad – No Mayonnaise https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/ Easy Recipes, Fun Travels, & Real Life Southern Days Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:25:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jen https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/#comment-86866 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:25:51 +0000 https://www.bigbearswife.com/?p=22801#comment-86866 This was great for what I had in my fridge that needed to go. I added diced red pepper and a bit of olive brine. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Yocasta https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/#comment-54928 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:45:11 +0000 https://www.bigbearswife.com/?p=22801#comment-54928 looks delicious. Since we don’t eat process meat. I grilled chicken and cut like cube. I used the dressing for olive garden, so yummy. add some olive, andfresh bell pepper.thanks

]]> By: Angie https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/#comment-51638 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 18:33:11 +0000 https://www.bigbearswife.com/?p=22801#comment-51638 In reply to Viki.

Very good point! I normally don’t rinse pasta, but yep for pasta salads it can be rinsed in cold water

]]> By: Viki https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/#comment-51615 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:32:54 +0000 https://www.bigbearswife.com/?p=22801#comment-51615 This recipes sounds great. Just a suggestion, you can run your cooked pasta under cold water in colander if u want to stop the cooking process after taking it off heat. That helps cool it n keeps the firmness to it. I do not like mushy pasta lol. Just thought I’d mention. I’m sure going to try this. I’m always looking for a good pasta salad recipe esp during summers in Louisiana.

]]> By: Matt Swantek https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/#comment-26499 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 02:22:39 +0000 https://www.bigbearswife.com/?p=22801#comment-26499 I use tri-color rotini, ham, shredded cheddar cheese, can of petite tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and fine chopped black olives. Like others, I chill overnight and add more italian dressing to add favor and moisture.
Parmesan cheese helps soak up the dressing if I over do it the next day.

]]> By: Angie https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/#comment-13107 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:55:36 +0000 https://www.bigbearswife.com/?p=22801#comment-13107 In reply to Lynda.

Ooo I love the idea of adding jarred pimento and olives!

]]> By: Lynda https://www.bigbearswife.com/ham-and-cheese-pasta-salad-no-mayonnaise/#comment-13104 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:15:33 +0000 https://www.bigbearswife.com/?p=22801#comment-13104 I have a similar recipe that I’ve been making for years. Got it from a co-worker years ago. I use the Hormel Chunk Ham in the can and grated cheddar cheese. Also I add in several veggies that I like; this recipe is very forgiving and always great. For myself, I add in grated carrot, chopped celery, jarred pimento, pickle relish, and a small can of chopped black olives (drained). Like you, I use more Italian dressing (light version) just before serving.

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