Ham and Bean Pasta Salad

• 12 lb ham
• 16 ounces pasta
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 24 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 12 cup olive oil
• 14 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. On a large baking sheet, toss the bell pepper slices and asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Roast for 10-15 minutes, stirring once during roasting.
5. Boil the pasta in a large pot with salted water until cooked, about 10 minutes.
6. Drain and add to large bowl along with ham and beans.
7. Make the dressing by whisking 1/2 cup of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and parsley together.
8. When vegetables have cooled to the touch, chop into smaller pieces and add to the bowl with the pasta, ham and beans.
9. Pour the dressing on top and stir together.
10. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

ham, pasta, asparagus, bell peppers, northern beans, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-and-bean-pasta-salad-519217 (may not work)