Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad

Name: Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta; 1 pound ham chunks; 20 grape tomatoes, halved; 0.5 cup diced yellow bell pepper; 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper; 0.5 cup diced orange bell pepper; 6 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1.5 cups mayonnaise; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 0.5 cup shredded Romano cheese

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I made up this recipe while trying to figure out a summer pasta salad to go with our kabobs that we were grilling. I threw in a little of this and a little of that and the family went nuts! To make this healthier, use fat-free mayonnaise and wheat pasta.

Recipe by AbbiCarp

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
1 pound ham chunks
20 grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced orange bell pepper
6 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup shredded Romano cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
Toss ham chunks, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
Stir drained bow-tie pasta and mayonnaise into the ham mixture.
Sprinkle cilantro and Romano cheese over the pasta mixture; stir to combine.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

711	Calories
47g	Fat
50g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 711
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g	60%
Saturated Fat 10g	51%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 1352mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 77mg	386%
Calcium 115mg	9%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 454mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.