Best 9 All American Ham And Macaroni Salad Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes evoke the nostalgic Americana spirit like an all-American ham and macaroni salad. This classic summer salad brings together tender macaroni, juicy chunks of ham, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors. Whether you're planning a family picnic, a backyard barbecue, or simply a casual weekday meal, this versatile salad is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. With its ease of preparation and endless variations, it's no wonder ham and macaroni salad remains an enduring favorite, capturing the hearts of food lovers across generations.

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HAM AND MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Ham And Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb boiled ham or 1/2 lb baked ham
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Dice ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Combine ham and cheese with macaroni, celery, onion and pickle.
  • Mix mayonnaise and mustard; then stir into macaroni mixture, mixing well.
  • Chill well until ready to serve, several hours for maximum flavor!
  • Serve in a lettuce lined bowl, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
  • Tip: Elbow macaroni doubles in volume when cooked, so start with 1 cup dry macaroni to yield 2 cups needed for this recipe.

HAM MACARONI SALAD



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A delicious blend of flavors and colors. The perfect picnic or BBQ ham macaroni salad!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 slices ham, cut into small pieces
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine pasta, ham, Cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

AMERICAN MACARONI SALAD



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Bring this classic American Macaroni Salad recipe from Food Network Kitchen to your next picnic � it's perfect for an outdoor barbecue spread.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomato (optional)
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato, if using. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

ALL-AMERICAN HAM AND MACARONI SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup wagon wheel pasta
1.5 cups (8 oz) cooke ham, cubed
4 oz monterey jack / cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp diced pimiento
0.5 cup mayo
0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
1-2 tbsp milk (optional)
Dash pepper
8 cherry tomatoes
Fresh parsley sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • * Cook pasta; drain; rinse with cold water; drain again * In large bowl, combine pasta, ham, cheese, celery, onion, and pimento * In small bowl, stir mayo, relish, pickle, milk, and pepper. * combine * cover and chill 4-24 hours * before serving, stir, transfer to serving dish, arrange tomatoes and parsley

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DAVID VENABLE'S ALL-AMERICAN MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



David Venable's All-American Macaroni Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 19

Salad:
4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained, and chilled
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/2 cup red peppers, chopped
1 cup carrots, grated
3 eggs, hardboiled and chopped
1/2 lb thinly sliced deli ham, diced
Dressing:
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine the elbows, onion, celery, peas, red peppers, carrots, eggs, and ham in a large mixing bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, sugar, and celery seed. Mix until fully combined. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and fold until evenly coated. Chill and serve.

MACARONI HAM SALAD



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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 block (7 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, diced
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped dill pickles
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM AND MACARONI PICNIC SALAD



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Turn left-over ham into a picnic favorite by combining it with eggs and pasta to make a delicious salad - serves a bunch in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (16 oz)
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, ham, celery, onions, pickle relish and pimientos.
  • In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Add to salad; mix well. Gently stir in hard-cooked eggs. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

AMERICAN MACARONI SALAD



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From the Food Network kitchen staff. I've been making this now for almost 2 years and it's not only quick and easy to prepare it's delicious. What I really appreciate about this Macaroni Salad is that I live in a household divided. Half of us like mayonaise and the other loves Miracle Whip. This Macaroni Salad is a big pleaser with EVERYONE! This brought peace back to our table. ;)

Provided by SaraBellaBean

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the macaroni, celery, onion, and tomato.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.3, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 352.7, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Choose fresh, flavorful ingredients for the best results.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite.
  • Chill the macaroni salad before serving: This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: There are endless possibilities for mix-ins, so feel free to get creative. Some popular options include diced celery, chopped red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and shredded cheese.
  • Make it ahead of time: Macaroni salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it up to 24 hours in advance.

Conclusion:

All American Ham and Macaroni Salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its creamy dressing, tender macaroni, and flavorful ham, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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