Cordon Bleu Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cups cubed swiss cheese
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• combine pasta, chicken, ham, swiss cheese, and broccoli in a large bowl. set aside. blend honey, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, onion, olive oil, sugar, and garlic salt in a blender. stir in parsley. stir dressing into the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of dressing. chill salad and reserved dressing in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. stir in the remaining dressing and parmesan cheese before serving.