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Bowtie Pasta Salad

Bowtie Pasta Salad
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A creamy and delicious Bowtie Pasta Salad that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning, from a 1-ounce packet
  • 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked and drained
  • 7 ounces smoked uncured ham steak, diced
  • 1 cup cheddar-Monterey jack cheese block, diced
  • 1 cup cucumber, seeds removed and diced
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half

Instructions

  1. To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, whole milk, white vinegar, ranch seasoning, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer ½ cup of the dressing to a separate bowl to reserve. Set aside the dressing to thicken up while you make the rest of the recipe.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and drained bowtie pasta and allow it to cool for 10 minutes while you dice all your other ingredients.
  3. Add the remaining 1 cup of dressing to the cooled bowtie pasta and toss it to coat all the pasta with the dressing.
  4. Add the diced ham, diced cheddar-Monterey jack cheese, diced cucumber, diced red onion, and grape tomato halves to the bowl of pasta and dressing.
  5. Toss all the diced vegetables, diced ham, and diced cheese with the dressing-coated bowtie pasta until everything is evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer to a large serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure to remove the seeds from the cucumber for the best texture.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.

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