Awesome Ham Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ziti pasta
  • 1 pound cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 15 small sweet pickles, chopped, juice reserved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

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In a large bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice. Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.