Macaroni Salad with Ham & Cheese

Name: Macaroni Salad with Ham & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound small or medium-sized pasta; 2 cups cubed cooked ham; 2 cups cubed mild cheddar cheese; 2 cups diced celery; ⅔ cup diced green bell pepper; ½ cup diced red onion; ½ cup drained sweet pickle relish; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 cups good quality mayonnaise; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; ½ cup white vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
12 servings
Calories
259 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Macaroni Salad with Ham & Cheese

Iris Warren

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This chilled Macaroni Salad with Ham & Cheese recipe is tossed with a creamy mayo-vinegar dressing - an easy, delicious salad for potlucks and holiday meals!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound small or medium-sized pasta (such as rings, cavatappi, elbow, rotini, etc.)
2 cups cubed cooked ham, about 3/8" in size
2 cups cubed mild cheddar cheese
2 cups diced celery
⅔ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup drained sweet pickle relish
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups good quality mayonnaise
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (use less if you want a less-sweet flavor)
½ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

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Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Transfer pasta to a colander and rinse under cold water until chilled. Drain thoroughly.
While pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the salad. To a large bowl, add the ham, cheese, celery, green pepper, onion, pickle relish, peas, optional parsley, and a few good cranks of freshly ground black pepper. Add prepared pasta. Fold gently to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, vinegar, and kosher salt. Pour dressing over salad ingredients in large bowl. Fold to incorporate. Chill for a couple hours. Fold again right before serving.

Notes

from Mom's recipe box

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 966mg (40%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	259kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	29g	10%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Cholesterol	38mg	13%
Sodium	966mg	40%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%