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

Method

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