Description
Bow tie pasta salad is a deliciously versatile dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables, savory ham, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons relish (sweet or dill)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (diced)
- 1 cup fully-cooked ham (diced)
- ½ cup frozen peas (thawed)
- ½ cup red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- ½ small onion (finely diced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, relish, sugar, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
- Boil the bow tie pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced ham, cheddar cheese, onions, peas, and red bell pepper.
- Pour in the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg