Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta (1/2 of a 16oz box) or 8 ounces other shaped pasta (1/2 of a 16oz box); ⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish; ¼ teaspoon white pepper (to taste); ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste); 4 ounces reduced sodium baked ham or 4 ounces smoked turkey, diced; 8 ounces cabot 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, diced; 12 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 green onions, minced (green and white parts); ⅛ teaspoon mild paprika

Servings: persons

8 ounces bow tie pasta (1/2 of a 16oz box) or 8 ounces other shaped pasta (1/2 of a 16oz box)
⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¼ teaspoon white pepper (to taste)
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
4 ounces reduced sodium baked ham or 4 ounces smoked turkey, diced
8 ounces cabot 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, diced
12 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, minced (green and white parts)
⅛ teaspoon mild paprika

1
In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain in colander, rinse under cold water to cool and drain again.
2
Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, white pepper and pepper sauce.
3
In large bowl, combine pasta, ham, cheese, red pepper and green onions.
4
Add mayonnaise mixture and stir to combine.
5
Sprinkle top with paprika.
6
(If not serving immediately, refrigerate pasta mixture and mayonnaise mixture separately and mix when ready to serve).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces bow tie pasta (1/2 of a 16oz box) or 8 ounces other shaped pasta (1/2 of a 16oz box), ⅓ cup low-fat mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, and more.

Yes, Bow Tie Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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