Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad

This fresh summertime bow-tie ham salad recipe is mixed with pasta, ham, bell pepper, tomato, and green onion, and 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

Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, 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 cheese and cilantro over pasta mixture; stir until well combined. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.