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Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Savory Bow Tie Pasta Salad Perfect for Easy Summer Feasts

Delight in this Bow Tie Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, loaded with flavor and customizable ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise preferably Hellmann's
  • 1/4 cup relish
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar apple cider vinegar works well
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Salad
  • 12 ounces bow tie pasta can substitute with short pasta like rotini or shells
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 cup ham can substitute with cooked chicken or omit for vegetarian option
  • 1/2 small onion finely minced
  • 1 cup peas use frozen peas for convenience
  • 1 medium bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • large pot
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, relish, sugar, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Prepare salad ingredients: dice ham, cube cheddar cheese, chop bell pepper, mince onion, and chop parsley.
  3. Boil salted water, cook bow tie pasta for 9-11 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with ham, cheese, peas, bell pepper, onion, and parsley.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add peas just before serving to keep their color and crunch. Adjust seasoning after chilling if needed.

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