Fresh Summertime Bow Tie Ham Salad

This fresh summertime bow tie ham salad recipe combines pasta, ham, bell peppers, tomatoes, and green onions, all tossed with a creamy mayo dressing.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 711 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
• 1 pound ham chunks
• 20 grape tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 0.5 cup diced orange bell pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded Romano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Toss ham, tomatoes, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Stir pasta and mayonnaise into ham mixture; sprinkle with cheese and cilantro then stir until well combined. Chill before serving, at least 1 hour.