Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bow Tie Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of colorful ingredients and creamy dressing that adds a festive touch to any summer gathering. This dish combines bow tie pasta with diced ham, cheddar cheese, fresh veggies, and a tangy, homemade dressing. Ideal for picnics or barbecues, this salad is not only easy to prepare but can also be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. With its fun shape and satisfying taste, it’s a kid-friendly favorite that appeals to adults too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (diced)
- 1 cup fully-cooked ham (diced)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/2 small onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons relish (sweet or dill)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Boil water in a large pot; cook bow tie pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cheese, ham, onion, peas, and red bell pepper.
- Pour chilled dressing over the mixture and toss until well coated.
- 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 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg