Macaroni Ham Salad Recipe
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Macaroni Ham Salad

By: Lori Thompson 
"'I like to make this hearty main-dish salad in summer when it's too hot to turn on the oven,' shares Lori Thompson of New London, Texas. 'My husband and children really like the unexpected flavor of the dill pickle.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 7 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, diced
  • 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; add to macaroni mixture and toss. Cover and chill until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with lean ham, reduced-fat cheddar cheese and fat-free mayonnaise) equals 130 calories, 3 g fat (0 saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 576 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by Darlene O   view full review
This is a favorite of mine now... replaces all the summer cookout pasta salads. It also is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by baskerville_gal   view full review
This was very delicious! I used shredded cheese instead of diced because that's what I had on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by <3   view full review
I accidently added some diced celery to this because I could have sworn this called for some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Mary M   view full review
I ate this macaroni salad many many years ago. I remembered all the ingredients and started...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by mis7up Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was really good. I am a goober though, I couldn't find dill pickles in my pantry, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by ELFWY   view full review
I don't like mayonnaise, so I appreciate guidance when making these types of salads for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by westones   view full review
I made this dish last night with leftover ham. I switched the cheese to pepper jack, as we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by Amanda   view full review
Really good recipe, I have been looking for a recipe like this for awhile, i love the cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by Katie   view full review
This was a hit. I don't like eggs or pickles but there was just enough in this to be good for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2008 by Megan   view full review
I also added sweet relish to this recipe

 

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