Danish macaroni salad with ham is a classic dish that combines the flavors of sweet and tangy dressing with creamy macaroni, crunchy celery, and savory ham. The combination of flavors and textures makes this salad a hit at potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. This easy-to-make dish can be tailored to your own preferences, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious Danish macaroni salad with ham that will be the star of your next gathering.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CUBANO MACARONI SALAD
One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss cheese. These same ingredients are amazing turned into a macaroni salad. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine cheese, pork, ham, pickles and onion. Add dressing; gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
HAM AND MACARONI PICNIC SALAD
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
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
DANISH MACARONI SALAD WITH HAM
This salad is from Sonia Uvezian's "The Book of Salads". It looks delicious, although I've not tried it and am posting it for ZWT3.
Provided by Acerast
Categories Ham
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the macaroni al dente as directed on the package. Drain well and set aside to cool.
- In a salad bowl mash the yolks of two of the eggs, reserving the egg whites for another use.
- Add the mustard and salt to the yolks.
- Gradually mix in the mayonnaise, the fold in the sour cream.
- Add the pimiento, ham and cooled macaroni, toss gently but thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Cover and chill at least one hour.
- Slice the remaining 2 eggs into rounds.
- Place the eggs rounds decoratively on the top of the salad and sprinkle with the parsley or dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.5, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 234, Sodium 814, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.7
HAM MACARONI SALAD
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
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
MACARONI HAM SALAD
"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
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 :
DANISH MACARONI SALAD WITH HERRING
"This is a Copenhagen favorite, often served with marvelous draft beer in the better bars" is how Maria Luisa and Jack Denton Scott describe this salad in their book "A World of Pasta: Unique Pasta Recipes from around the World." Posted for ZWT3
Provided by Acerast
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions, rinse and cool.
- Peel, halve lengthwise and seed cucumber, slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Put pasta, cucumber, herring, scallions, and mushrooms into a serving bowl.
- In a small bowl combine the vinegar, oil and salt, pour over salad ingredients and mix gently.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Just before serving, stir the curry powder into the sour cream, pour over salad and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.8, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 742.9, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 31.8
MACARONI SALAD III
A perfect recipe for that large picnic or potluck. Crowd pleasing macaroni salad with ham, onion, green pepper, hard cooked eggs and carrots. The ham is optional.
Provided by BAKERSUNLIMITED
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a very large pot of lightly salted water with oil to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for about 30 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 12 to 17 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and plunge in cold water. Remove from water, peel and chop.
- In a large bowl mix together: onion, bell pepper, carrots, chopped eggs and ham. In another bowl mix together garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Stir together: vegetable and egg mixture, mayonnaise mixture and cooked macaroni.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 122.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful ham, and a creamy mayonnaise.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Al dente pasta is best for this salad, so it doesn't get mushy.
- Chop the vegetables into small pieces so they're easy to eat. You can use a food processor to make quick work of this task.
- Use a light hand when adding the mayonnaise. Too much mayonnaise can make the salad heavy and greasy.
- Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, or onion powder.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
- Serve the salad with additional garnishes, such as chopped parsley, paprika, or grated cheese.
Conclusion:
Danish macaroni salad with ham is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy mayonnaise dressing, tender macaroni, and flavorful ham, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give Danish macaroni salad with ham a try.
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