Go Back
+ servings
Summer Bowtie Pasta Salad in a serving bowl
Print

Summer Bowtie Pasta Salad

This Summer Bowtie Pasta Salad boasts the freshest of produce, whether store-bought or plucked from your own home garden.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine pasta
Keyword bbq, dressing
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half or quartered
  • ¾ cup broccoli cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup ham diced
  • 1 cup mild cheese or your favorite diced
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper diced **see notes
  • 2 tablespoons yellow bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons orange bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup cucumber sliced

For Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the instructions on the to al dente. While the pasta is cooking, cut vegetables, ham and cheese .
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta to large bowl. Add cut vegetables, ham and cheese and stir to combine
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over pasta salad and toss to combine
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled at least 3-4 hours
  • Serve cold. Store leftovers in refrigerator.