Best 7 Macaroni And Ham Salad Recipes

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Macaroni and ham salad is a classic summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy macaroni, ham, and a variety of other ingredients, such as vegetables, cheeses, and dressings. With so many different variations of macaroni and ham salad, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 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

MACARONI SALAD WITH DILL AND HAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 medium red onion, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water
8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sour cream
6 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed (about 4 ounces)
2 ribs celery, with leaves, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water while you make the salad.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the macaroni and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the macaroni in a colander, put in a serving bowl, and toss with the milk. Allow the macaroni to cool slightly while you make the dressing.
  • For the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, the 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in the sour cream.
  • Drain the onions, pat dry, and add to the macaroni along with the ham, peas, celery, and dill. Add the dressing and fold to coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MACARONI SALAD WITH PEAS AND HAM



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Freeze/Chill     Fourth of July     Picnic     Super Bowl     Graduation     Backyard BBQ     Ham     Celery     Pea     Bell Pepper     Summer     Tailgating     Potluck     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound large elbow macaroni
1 6-ounce piece of ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 3/4 cup)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Place macaroni in large bowl. Add ham, bell pepper, peas, celery, shallots and parsley. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice and mustard in small bowl to blend; whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing. Cover; chill at least 2 and up to 6 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve salad cold or at room temperature.

MACARONI SALAD WITH DILL AND HAM



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This is from Food TV's website (next to Zaar, my favorite recipe website.) I have not made this yet, am posting for future use. Can't wait to try it, though! The recipe also had this interesting comment: Why the milk? When we left it out of the recipe, the macaroni absorbed too much of the dressing and the salad was overly acidic. Adding just a couple tablespoons mellowed the dressing and gave the salad a wonderful old-fashioned quality without being goopy or heavy.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Summer

Time 28m

Yield 1 bowl, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 medium red onion, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water
8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sour cream
6 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed (about 4 ounces)
2 celery ribs, with leaves, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water while you make the salad.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the macaroni and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain the macaroni in a colander, put in a serving bowl, and toss with the milk. Allow the macaroni to cool slightly while you make the dressing.
  • Dressing:
  • Whisk the vinegar, mustard, the 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in the sour cream.
  • Drain the onions, pat dry, and add to the macaroni along with the ham, peas, celery, and dill.
  • Add the dressing and fold to coat the pasta evenly.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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

MACARONI, PINEAPPLE, AND HAM SALAD



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This delicious macaroni salad is so refreshing. My husband and I came up with it using ingredients we prefer and we make this regularly during the summer to go with lunches or as a meal on a really hot day. Easy recipe to modify according to your own preferences. Get creative and enjoy!

Provided by Jodi

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) ham steak, cut into cubes
2 stalks celery, diced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ onion, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.
  • Pour Italian-style salad dressing and crushed pineapple over the macaroni; stir. Add ham, celery, tomatoes, eggs, and onion; stir.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 908.7 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for macaroni salad, but you can use any short pasta shape you like. Just make sure it's cooked al dente so it doesn't get mushy in the salad.
  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients you use, the better your salad will be. Use fresh vegetables, cooked ham, and a flavorful dressing.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from getting mushy in the salad.
  • Let the salad chill before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include hard-boiled eggs, grated cheese, chopped nuts, and crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Macaroni salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a macaroni salad recipe that everyone will love.

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