Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad Recipe

Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
  • 1 pound ham chunks
  • 20 grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese
  1. 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.
  2. Toss ham chunks, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. Stir drained bow-tie pasta and mayonnaise into the ham mixture.
  4. Sprinkle cilantro and Romano cheese over the pasta mixture; stir to combine.
  5. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
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