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CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM



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Are you looking for an easy, fuss-free recipe to make for a potluck? Give this one a try, because you can't get much easier than a recipe with only two steps. True, there is a little prep work involved, but nothing more intense than chopping a little ham and a few vegetables. This recipe is similar to a layered salad in that you can do a lot of the prep work in advance and store everything in air-tight containers in the refrigerator. When it comes time to assemble the salad, simply boil some pasta, stir in the ham, vegetables, mayonnaise and seasoning, then cover and chill at least two hours. This salad recipe, sent in by Keva Colston of Baton Rouge Louisiana, was published in the June 2007 issue of Southern Living and quickly garnered many favorable reviews and comments from readers. It seems most Southern cooks have a favorite cold pasta salad or layered salad they like to make on a warm afternoon. Not only are pasta and layered salads refreshing and satisfying as a main dish salad, they are versatile enough so that you can swap out ingredients with whatever you have in the fridge or garden.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped cooked ham
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • Combine macaroni and next 9 ingredients until blended. Add salt. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

FAVORITE MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM



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Make sure to add enough salt/seasoning for maximum flavor. For this much pasta, you must add enough salt to bring out the tasty flavors. Best part about this salad is that you can totally customize it the way you want. Add more of less of any ingredient to make it perfect to your personal taste!

Provided by Diane

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

12-16 ounces dried macaroni pasta ((or pasta of choice), cooked to package instructions)
2 cups chopped cooked ham
2 boiled eggs (, peeled and chopped)
2-3 stalks celery (, sliced thin)
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
2 Tablespoons minced parsley
1 cup mayo
1/4 cup distilled vinegar ( or apple cider vinegar)
3 Tablespoons sugar
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt (, or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the pasta: Fill a large bowl (big enough to hold cooked pasta) halfway with ice water. Boil pasta to package instructions. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water and shock the pasta by adding it to the cold water to get it cold fast. Once cold, drain the pasta, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • In bowl large enough to fit all the pasta, make the dressing first: add mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the pasta, ham, boiled eggs, celery, onion, bell pepper and parsley. Combine all ingredients together. Taste for seasonings and add more salt if necessary. Chill pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 746 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE MACARONI SALAD



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An easy mac salad that is excellent for parties, picnics and those summer day barbeques.

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped green onions
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 packet dry vegetable soup mix

Steps:

  • 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 rinse with cold water until no longer hot. Transfer noodles to a large bowl.
  • Stir in red bell peppers, green bell peppers, green onions, celery and olive oil. Mix in mayonnaise and soup mix. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

EASY MACARONI SALAD



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This hearty pasta salad is sure to please appetites of all ages-and it serves a lot of folks! -LaVerna Mjones, Moorhead, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 34 (1-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni
12 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2-1/2 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
3 cups sliced celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
4 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain and cool completely. , Place in a large bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HAM AND MACARONI PICNIC SALAD



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Turn left-over ham into a picnic favorite by combining it with eggs and pasta to make a delicious salad - serves a bunch in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (16 oz)
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, ham, celery, onions, pickle relish and pimientos.
  • In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Add to salad; mix well. Gently stir in hard-cooked eggs. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM



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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups elbow noodles
1/2 cup cubed chedder cheese
1/2 cup cubed ham
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Cook, drain and rinse macaroni and put in fridge while you dice up cheese and ham. Mix together cold macaroni, cheese, and ham in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix mayo and mustard. (If it is too tangy you can add a teaspoon of sugar. Mix it all together and chill or serve immediately. I sometimes substitute the cooked shrimp instead of ham and it's delish. Add a dash of Old Bay seasoning if you use shrimp.

HAM & CHEESE MACARONI SALAD



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Looking for a super simple, super tasty macaroni salad? Give Ham & Cheese Macaroni Salad a try! Made with just a few basic ingredients, this simple macaroni salad is easy to pull together and loaded with flavor, too. Not to mention, it's a great dish for enjoying that leftover ham.

Categories     Salads

Time 40m

Yield about 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
2. T. white vinegar
2 c. chopped cooked ham
1 (12 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (8 oz.) block mild or medium cheddar cheese, cut in small cubes
1/2 c. very finely chopped onion
1 c. mayonnaise
1 T. white vinegar
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Place warm macaroni in a large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons vinegar.
  • Stir in cubed cheese, ham, peas, and onion. Set aside to let noodles absorb the vinegar.
  • Prepare dressing in a separate smaller bowl: Whisk together mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour over the macaroni mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving. Or, chill overnight to allow the flavors to fully meld.

HAM PASTA SALAD



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Full of simple and fresh ingredients, this ham pasta salad is the perfect side dish for your next cookout, an easy option for a light weeknight dinner, or a refreshing make-ahead lunch.

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Salad     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb. diced ham ((about 2 ½ - 3 cups total))
8 ounces uncooked small shells pasta ((or substitute with elbow macaroni or other small pasta shape))
8 ounces Colby-Jack or cheddar cheese, diced
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine ham, pasta, cheese, green onion, bell pepper, celery, and peas.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss until completely coated. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of the salad, Calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 1252 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g

MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS AND HAM



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Freeze/Chill     Fourth of July     Picnic     Super Bowl     Graduation     Backyard BBQ     Ham     Celery     Pea     Bell Pepper     Summer     Tailgating     Potluck     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound large elbow macaroni
1 6-ounce piece of ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place macaroni in large bowl. Add ham, bell pepper, peas, celery, shallots and parsley. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in small bowl to blend; whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing. Cover; chill at least 2 and up to 6 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature.

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