Macaroni Ham Salad

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Macaroni Ham Salad

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

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  • water
  • 2 cups pasta uncooked; salad
  • salt
  • ½ pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup carrot diced
  • ½ pound ham Mekeni Deli Premium; diced
  • cup pineapple tidbits drained
  • 2 tablespoons onion peeled and finely chopped
  • cup pickle relish sweet
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice reserved from canned pineapples
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cheese diced

Instructions

  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 (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%)

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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