How to Make Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime is the perfect season for enjoying light and refreshing salads, and this Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad is a delightful addition to any outdoor gathering or weeknight dinner. Packed with a colorful array of vegetables, tender bow-tie pasta, and savory ham, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a picnic in the park, or simply looking for a quick and easy meal to enjoy at home, this recipe is sure to become a n...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    711 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 1352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 77mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 454mg