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Macaroni Salad with Ham & Cheese

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.