Cranberry and Almond Pasta Salad

Bow-tie pasta, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and celery are tossed with a mayonnaise and apple cider-based dressing in this tangy pasta salad recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 351 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 8 ounces diced ham
• ½ cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 (12 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until cooked through yet tender, about 12 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Rinse the pasta in cold water until completely chilled; drain. Transfer cool pasta to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Toss the ham, celery, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds with the bow-tie pasta to mix evenly.

Step 4

Stir the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl.

Step 5

Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly.