This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Old-Fashioned Pancakes See how to make classic diner-style pancakes. »
- - Top Grilling Recipes The best of burgers, chicken, and grilled sides. »
- - Grilling for Grads Easy recipes for graduation party success. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

More Recipes Like This
Macaroni Tuna Salad
Amish Picnic Macaroni Salad
Classic Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian Bruddah Potato Mac (Macaroni) Salad
Grandma Bellows' Lemony Shrimp Macaroni Salad with Herbs
more »
Top Related Articles
7 Easy Pasta Salad Recipes
Five Steps to Perfect Pasta Salad
Perfect Pasta Salad
Perfect Potato Salad
Fruit Salad Fun
Salad Dressings
Gelatin Salads and Molded Salads
Salads and Sides
Christmas Dinner
Summer Salads
Related Collections
Summer Salads
Cold Pasta Salad
Everyday Leftovers - Salads
Ham Leftovers
Macaroni Salad

1 of

ADVERTISE WITH US

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Macaroni Salad with a Twist

By: Sean

"I was messin' around in my kitchen trying to put a twist on my traditional macaroni salad recipe. I tried several different dishes before I came up with this one. Now my friends and family can't get enough of it! I recommend making it a day ahead and chilling it overnight to really develop the flavors."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
8 Min

Ready In:
4 Hrs 28 Min

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package small seashell pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup grated carrots
1 pound diced cooked ham

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, but do not rinse. Let stand 5 minutes.
To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Combine the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, and ham in a large bowl. Stir in the dressing. Add the pasta and toss gently to blend all ingredients. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.