HEARTY MACARONI SALAD

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With chicken, ham and tiny shrimp, this recipe makes a hearty warm-weather salad. The dill adds a nice twist. It's great to serve for a luncheon. -Mary Selner, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups cooked salad shrimp
1 package (7 ounces) pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken, ham, shrimp, macaroni, celery, peppers, onion, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

Faahim Suleiman Saed
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This macaroni salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Raymond elohkwame
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I'm so glad I found this macaroni salad recipe. It's my new go-to side dish.


Faisal Man
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This macaroni salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Moon Vela
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I love that this macaroni salad is made with fresh vegetables. It's so healthy and delicious.


SHAHID USMAN
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This macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


LW CARST
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I'm always looking for new macaroni salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so good!


The Zain Malik
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This macaroni salad is always a hit at my summer parties. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Damion Lie
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I love how creamy and flavorful this macaroni salad is. It's the perfect comfort food.


Mattie Hogg
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I've never made macaroni salad before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect!


Ramzan Rai
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.


Ahad Abbasi
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I made this macaroni salad for a work potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Hilal Shahzada
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, but I still really enjoyed this macaroni salad. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Christine Muhia
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This macaroni salad is always a hit at my family reunions. It's a classic dish that everyone loves.


Wooden Dick
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Charlotte Whitehouse
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The combination of flavors is perfect.


bryan leibfried
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I've made this macaroni salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or cookout.


Chloe Rios
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I'm not usually a fan of macaroni salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and creamy.


Belinda Msezane
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The macaroni salad was a hit at the potluck.


Malik Musa Khan
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This macaroni salad was easy to make and so delicious! The vegetables added a nice crunch and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again!