Macaroni Salad With Ham

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Macaroni Salad Recipe

Do you need a tasty salad for a family reunion or potluck cookout? Try this easy macaroni salad, made hearty and delicious with diced ham and hard cooked eggs. Feel free to use mini penne or mini rotini in this hearty and delicious pasta salad.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

8 ounces elbow macaroni
3 hard cooked eggs, diced
1 cup diced ham
1 cup diced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
paprika

Instructions:

Cook macaroni following package directions; drain well in a colander and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, toss diced eggs with the ham, celery, onion, parsley, macaroni, and relish. Stir in the remaining ingredients, blending well and adjusting seasonings, as needed.

Cover and chill thoroughly.

Sprinkle with sweet paprika before serving.

Serves 6 to 8.

Recipe by Diana Rattray

Published May 11, 2011