Ham, Pecan And Blue Cheese Pasta Salad

Source: Workday Gourmet

4 Ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips
1 cup broken pecans
3/4 cup (3 ounces) blue cheese
1/3 cup snipped parsley
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse and freshly ground
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces bow ties
Grated fresh parmesan cheese

In large salad bowl combine first 8 ingredients. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and toss with ham mixture.
Arrange on plates and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Cover and chill any leftover (Ha!).
To reheat any leftover, microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes.

Yield: 5 main-dish servings