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Trade-Winds Salad

1 (12 ounce) pkg. pasta shells

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup ham....diced

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup cheddar cheese...cubed

1/2 cup seedless grapes

1 cup (8 ounce can pineapple chunks....RESERVE JUICE!

2 tablespoons pineapple juice

1/4 cup mayo

1/4 cup sour cream

Cook pasta shells according to directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water. In medium saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar. Add ham, cheese and grapes. Drain pineapple reserving reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Add pineapple chunks to the pasta mixture.

For the dressing:

Combine mayo, sour cream, and reserved pineapple juice. Blend well. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and lightly toss. Refrigerate. This makes about 8 servings.