Ham and Smoked Gouda Salad

Ready in 25 minutes! Mild Gouda pairs well with salty ham in a pasta salad topped with a creamy honey-mustard dressing. ...MORE+ LESS-

cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 ounces)

1/4

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

tablespoons honey

tablespoons Dijon mustard

cups cubed fully cooked ham

medium stalks celery, sliced ( 3/4 cup)

cup cubed smoked Gouda cheese (5 ounces)

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Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2

Mix mayonnaise, honey and mustard in small bowl. Place pasta, ham, celery and cheese in large bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat.

Smoked Cheddar can be used instead of smoked Gouda, or if you prefer a cheese without the smoke flavor, substitute regular Gouda, Cheddar or Swiss.
Turkey ham or reduced-fat ham delivers great taste with less fat. Go ahead and use reduced-fat mayonnaise instead of the regular.
Smoked Gouda has a creamy yellow color slightly tinged with tan and light brown hues. The texture is smooth and creamy with a smoky yet mild flavor.