Polka Dot Salad

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Adapted from Gooseberry Patch Backyard Gatherings. My mom has made this salad several times for family events. Very good, colorful, and easy to make."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup radish, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise-style salad dressing (Miracle Whip or regular mayonnaise)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, rinse with cool water, and drain again; set aside to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled rigatoni, cucumber and the next 4 ingredients.
3. In a smaller mixing bowl, stir the parsley, Miracle Whip, sugar, and vinegar; blend well.
4. Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss to combine and coat well.
5. Mom chills the salad for several hours before serving.