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Bow Tie Pasta Salad


  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 6 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Looking for the best pasta salad recipe? This Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a little bit different than your typical pasta salad recipe, and a salad you’ll want to make year after year!


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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced, cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then salt generously.  Cook the pasta until al dente.  Drain and reserve.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, pepper, dill and salt.
  3. To the bowl, add the drained pasta, ham, grapes, cheese and green onions. Stir to coat with the dressing.
  4. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Recipe Notes:

adapted from allrecipes.com

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 394
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 447 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Keywords: bow tie pasta salad