Description
Bow tie pasta salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the delightful textures of bow tie pasta with fresh vegetables, savory ham, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or potlucks, this salad can be served as a side or enjoyed as a light meal on its own. With its ease of preparation and ability to be customized, it’s an ideal recipe for any occasion. In just 20 minutes, you can create a colorful dish that’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (diced)
- 1 cup fully-cooked ham (diced)
- 1/2 small white onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons relish
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, relish, sugar, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with diced ham, cheese, onion, peas, and bell pepper. Pour in the dressing and mix gently until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg