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Macaroni Salad With Ham
A favorite for generations, our kid-approved macaroni salad with ham is a potluck winner made in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 353 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 ounces (or 6 cups) elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1½ cups cubed ham
- 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- paprika to taste
Mix-Ins (Optional)
- diced boiled egg, diced bell peppers, cheese cubes
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and add a tablespoon of salt. Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, ham, and peas.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, and ranch dressing.
- Add dressing to the pasta and mix until coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir in any additional desired mix-ins and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Make ahead of time. Macaroni salad can be made 24 hours ahead of time. Mix most of the dressing in before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, but reserve a little dressing to add right before serving to freshen up the salad in case it is a little dry.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- This recipe makes enough for a large gathering. Go ahead and halve the recipe to serve closer to 8 people.
- Try a different pasta. Anything that is bite-sized and has grooves works well, such as salad shells, wagon wheels, ditalini, or bow ties
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
42IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.