• 1 (8-ounce) box bow tie or other shaped pasta
• 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 4 ounces reduced-sodium baked ham or smoked turkey, diced
• 8 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese1/2 medium red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 scallions, green and white parts, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Immediately rinse with cold water, drain well. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, white pepper and pepper sauce in a small bowl; set aside in the refrigerator to chill. Combine the cooled pasta, ham, cheese, red pepper and scallions in a large bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise mixture just before serving. Garnish with paprika.

Recipe created by Cabot Creamery