Macaroni Ham Salad
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Filipino, International
Macaroni Ham Salad
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Macaroni Ham Salad is a timeless family favorite for good reason! It’s a simple recipe and can easily serve a large crowd. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or special occasions, but it also works as a quick meal!
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Ingredients
- water
- 2 cups uncooked pasta salad
- salt
- ½ pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- ½ pound Mekeni Deli Premium Ham, diced
- ⅔ cup pineapple tidbits, drained
- 2 tablespoons onions, peeled and finely chopped
- ⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, reserved from canned pineapples
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- pepper to taste
- ½ cup cheese, diced
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Instructions
- In a pot, add water and salt. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni noodles. Stir and cook according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- In another pot, add chicken breast and enough water to cover the breast. Bring to a boil and skim scum that floats. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove, drain, and allow it to cool completely. Shred and set aside.
- In a pot, bring about 2 to 3 cups of water to a boil. Blanch carrots for about 30 seconds, then plunge into an ice bath until completely cool. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add cooked macaroni noodles, blanched carrots, pineapple tidbits, onion, pickle relish, raisins, shredded chicken, Mekeni Deli ham, mayonnaise, pineapple juice, sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Add in cheese and gently toss.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight for the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Cool the pasta, chicken, and carrots completely before tossing the salad together for food safety and best results.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
797mg
(33%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1577IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1577IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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