Fresh Summertime Bow-Tie Ham Salad

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta

1 pound ham chunks

20 grape tomatoes, halved

½ cup diced yellow bell pepper

½ cup diced red bell pepper

½ cup diced orange bell pepper

6 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups mayonnaise

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

½ cup shredded Romano cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

Toss ham chunks, tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green onions, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl.

Stir drained bow-tie pasta and mayonnaise into the ham mixture.

Sprinkle cilantro and Romano cheese over the pasta mixture; stir to combine.

Chill at least 1 hour before serving.