Spicy Ham and Apple Pasta Salad recipe

4 servings

2 cups farfalle (bow tie) pasta

2 cups cubed cooked ham

2 apples, cored and sliced with peel

1 cup pineapple preserves

1 cup apple jelly

1/2 cup prepared horseradish

1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

8 ounces mixed salad greens

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and run under cold water.

Transfer to a large bowl with ham and apples and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the preserves, apple jelly, horseradish, mustard and black pepper.

Pour over the ham/pasta mixture and toss to combine.

Cover and refrigerate salad for 30 minutes.

When ready to serve, place mixed salad greens on 4 plates and arrange ham salad on top.