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Hawaiian Pasta Salad

By Lorraine

Hawaiian Pasta Salad, brightly colored with an abundance of crisp veggies is a perfect summer salad. It is a hearty one too, with the tortellini and diced ham. A great entree served with crusty bread (and maybe a glass of wine) for a lovely summer supper.
Hawaiian Pasta Salad, brightly colored with an abundance of crisp veggies makes this a perfect summer salad. It is a hearty one too, with the tortellini and diced ham. I served it at Jared’s graduation party as a side dish but it would be a great entrée served with crusty bread (and maybe a glass of wine) for a lovely summer supper.
 
 
If you’d like to skip the family stuff, just scroll to the end of post for the recipe 🙂
 
Jared’s high school graduation and party were the same weekend as Father’s Day. Our upstate New York daughter and family were here to celebrate Jared.  Before heading home, they took us to an early Sunday morning breakfast.
We snapped a few photos in the restaurant parking lot before saying goodbye. Shaela, Braden, Jill, John, Brenna and Ryan
 
 

Our sweet girl and her daddy.

 
 
Glimpses of our other grands the past couple of weeks…
  • Jet got a nasty gash requiring stitches
  • Rudy sleeping peacefully during the drive home
  • Noah completing 6th grade
  • Cambrie completing kindergarten
  • sleeping Joelle
  • Caleb co-piloting experience
  • Brenna bean
  • Acrobat Braden with sister Shaela
  • Shaela saving the seat next to her for MomMom at breakfast
 

 

Here is the recipe for Hawaiian Pasta Salad.

 

Hawaiian Pasta Salad

Originally posted on Cook Crave Inspire and slightly adapted The Slow Roasted Italian

Hawaiian Pasta Salad, brightly colored with an abundance of crisp veggies is a perfect summer salad. It is a hearty one too, with the tortellini and diced ham. A great entree served with crusty bread (and maybe a glass of wine) for a lovely summer supper.

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SERVES 8

SALAD INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (19 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini pasta
  • 2 orange, yellow or red bell peppers, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 cucumber, cut into quarters and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 12 ounces (about 2 cups) diced ham, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in 100% pineapple juice, divided

 

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I prefer Miracle Whip)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can of pineapple tidbits)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

 

DIRECTIONS

Cook tortellini as directed on package. Drain and cool.

Combine salad ingredients and drained tortellini in a large bowl.

Shake (in a jar) or whisk in a bowl, the dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until well coated.

 

 

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Comments

  2. Pondside says

    This looks like a 'keeper'! I think it would be a lovely salad for a pot luck and I'm always looking for something new. Your family photos are beautiful. After all these years I see the changes in the grandchildren – lovely across the miles to share this virtual acquaintance.

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  4. Debbie says

    The salad sounds soo good. I wonder if I can find that pasta in a gluten free way? I'd love to make it if I could. The family pics are such good ones. Glad your summer is going well.

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  5. Cheryl says

    That looks like some refreshing summer eating!!

    I always enjoy seeing your family photos! Lots of "happenings" in your world, which comes with having lots of people to love. Good times!

    Reply

  6. Debby Ray says

    Well it looks as though you certainly have had a busy month! I saw this beautiful salad on your facebook page…it is truly beautiful and looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe and enjoy your week 🙂

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  7. Lynn says

    These Hawaiian salads have been catching my eye recently, nice to know someone that tried one! I'll add it to the list-Happy Summer:@)

    Reply

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