Hawaiian Pasta Salad
Hawaiian pasta salad is an easy side dish you'll be serving up all summer long. Featuring a creamy teriyaki base, sweet mandarin oranges and pineapples, and salty ham, this dish is a winner.
Servings: 12
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta
- 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2-3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 15 oz can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 20 oz can pineaple tid bits drained
- 3/4 cup diced ham
- 3/4 cup diced cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the package directions to al dente. When done, transfer to a strainer and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- To a large mixing bowl add the mayo and teriyaki sauce. Stir together until evenly combined.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl and toss until all the pasta is evenly covered with the sauce.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl, and gently toss until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill for 2-4 hours- until ready to serve.
Notes
- Don't like mandarin oranges? Omit them and use extra pineapple.
- You could garnish this with sesame seeds for a little extra pan Asian flare.
- This is a great dish to use up any leftover ham.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg